Perambulating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /pə-ˈram-byə-ˌlāt/ per·am·bu·late

Meaning & Definition of Perambulating

Perambulating (verb)

  1. to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse
  2. to make an official inspection of (a boundary) on foot
  3. stroll

Perambulating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make one's way through, across, or over

    "we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air"

    similar: coursing, covering, crossing, cutting (across), following, going, navigating, passing (over), peregrinating, proceeding (along), tracking, transiting, traveling, traversing
    related: hiking, traipsing, tramping, treading, walking, riding, running, crisscrossing

  2. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village"

    similar: ambling, hiking, rambling, sauntering, strolling, tramping, tromping
    related: roaming, roving, wandering, peregrinating, traipsing, traversing, trekking, walking, marching, promenading, power walking

Related Entry: Perambulate (verb)

Perambulate is a different word from Perambulating. The synonyms below are for perambulate, not for perambulating.

  1. to make one's way through, across, or over

    "we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air"

    similar: course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), peregrinate, proceed (along), track, transit, travel, traverse
    related: hike, traipse, tramp, tread, walk, ride, run, crisscross

  2. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village"

    similar: amble, hike, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Perambulating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Perambulating:

coursing, covering, crossing, cutting (across), following, going, navigating, passing (over), peregrinating, proceeding (along), tracking, transiting, traveling, traversing, ambling, hiking, rambling, sauntering, strolling, tramping, tromping

Related Words for Perambulating

traipsing, treading, walking, riding, running, crisscrossing, roaming, roving, wandering, trekking, marching, promenading, power walking

Word Forms of Perambulating

Inflections: perambulated

Derived words: perambulation (noun), perambulatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Perambulating

Latin perambulatus, past participle of perambulare, from per- through + ambulare to walk

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Perambulating

What does "Perambulating" mean?

"Perambulating" means to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse. As a verb, it is defined as: to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Perambulating"?

Other words for "Perambulating" include coursing, covering, crossing, cutting (across), following, going, navigating and passing (over). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Perambulating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Perambulating"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Perambulating". Common alternatives include coursing, covering, crossing, cutting (across), following, going, navigating, passing (over), peregrinating and proceeding (along).

How do you use "Perambulating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Perambulating" in a sentence: "we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air"; "long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village".

Is "Perambulating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Perambulating" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Perambulating"?

"Perambulating" is pronounced /pə-ˈram-byə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as per·am·bu·late.

What is the origin of the word "Perambulating"?

"Perambulating" comes from Latin perambulatus, past participle of perambulare, from per- through + ambulare to walk. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Perambulating" meaning "to make one's way through, across, or over"?

When "Perambulating" (verb) means to make one's way through, across, or over, synonyms include coursing, covering, crossing, cutting (across), following and going.