Ramble — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈram-bəl/ ram·ble

Meaning & Definition of Ramble

Ramble (verb)

  1. to move aimlessly from place to place
  2. to explore idly
  3. to talk or write in an aimless, erratic, and often long-winded fashion

Ramble (noun)

  1. a leisurely excursion for pleasure; especially, an aimless walk
  2. a rambling story or discussion

Ramble (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a short trip for pleasure

    "the couple's weekend rambles up and down the valley in search of interesting antiques"

    similar: excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, sortie, spin
    related: journey, travel(s), voyage, circuit, tour, expedition, odyssey, safari, detour, hike, peregrination, trek, walk, pilgrimage

  2. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

    "our usual practice is to take a ramble around the neighborhood after dinner"

    similar: amble, constitutional, perambulation, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander
    related: parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari

Ramble (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point

    "the teenagers sat around the pizza parlor, rambling on about dating, homework, movies, and the local football team"

    similar: blather (on), go on, maunder, rattle, run on, run one's mouth
    related: deviate, digress, stray, wander, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble, burble, chat, chatter, drivel, drool, gab, gabble, gibber, jabber, patter, prate, prattle, waffle

  2. to move about from place to place aimlessly

    "by tirelessly rambling around San Francisco for a week we probably saw more of it than many residents ever have"

    similar: bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, range, roam, rove, traipse, wander
    related: amble, saunter, stroll, dawdle, mope, hobo, tramp, vagabond, mill (about or around), straggle, stray

  3. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "we're planning to ramble all over the highland moors when we're in Dartmoor"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ramble

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ramble:

excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, sortie, spin, amble, constitutional, perambulation, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander, blather (on), go on, maunder, rattle, run on, bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), meander, mooch, roam, rove, traipse, hike, perambulate, tramp, tromp, run one's mouth

Related Words for Ramble

journey, travel(s), voyage, circuit, tour, expedition, odyssey, safari, detour, peregrination, trek, pilgrimage, parade, paseo, promenade, march, travel, traversal, traverse, trip, walkabout, progress, deviate, digress, stray, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble

Word Forms of Ramble

Inflections: rambled, rambling

Origin & Etymology of Ramble

Middle English, probably alteration of romblen, frequentative of romen to roam

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramble

What does "Ramble" mean?

"Ramble" means to move aimlessly from place to place. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to move aimlessly from place to place. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ramble"?

Other words for "Ramble" include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, sortie and spin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ramble" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ramble"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ramble". Common alternatives include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, sortie, spin, amble and constitutional.

How do you use "Ramble" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ramble" in a sentence: "the couple's weekend rambles up and down the valley in search of interesting antiques"; "our usual practice is to take a ramble around the neighborhood after dinner"; "the teenagers sat around the pizza parlor, rambling on about dating, homework, movies, and the local football team".

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

"Ramble" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ramble"?

"Ramble" is pronounced /ˈram-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ram·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Ramble"?

"Ramble" comes from Middle English, probably alteration of romblen, frequentative of romen to roam. First known use: 15th centuryi.

What is another word for "Ramble" meaning "a short trip for pleasure"?

When "Ramble" (noun) means a short trip for pleasure, synonyms include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally and sashay.