ambler
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- noun
- /ˈæmblər/
- L: REFERENCES - Ambler, C. 1990. Oak Hill Cemetery and the Rural Cemetery Movement. Unpublished manuscript, University of Kansas, Spencer Research Library, Kansas Collection.
Examples
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As an ambler, she preferred leisurely strolls along the beach rather than rushing through her runs.
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Every Sunday, the old man enjoyed being an ambler in the park, taking his time to appreciate the flowers and trees.
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"Upon an ambler easily she sat.
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Timmy was compact, a sloucher and ambler.
Fiction book (1999) -
The key event which gave the stamp of approval to a process begun at the turn of the century was the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Euclid v. Ambler Realty Company.
Academic text (1998) -
The quiet, scenic trail was perfect for the ambler looking to unwind and enjoy nature.
Synonyms
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A person who enjoys long walks in the countryside
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A person who walks slowly for pleasure
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A person who goes on long walks in the countryside for pleasure
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A person who walks for pleasure in a public place
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A person who walks slowly and enjoys the view
Antonyms
How Leisurely
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ambler comes from the verb amble, which comes from an old Latin root ambul- meaning 'to walk'. So an ambler is literally someone who 'walks' slowly and takes their time.