ramble
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈræmbl/
:
paseo
- On a sunny afternoon, we decided to enjoy a leisurely ramble through the serene countryside.
I forget what it was, some sort of car ramble or something.
- I forget what it was, some sort of car ramble or something.
Examples
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I later wrote in my diary of rambles in the countryside and being in Ireland:
Fiction book (2001) -
Hine advocated school outings, such as daytime rambles through the woods or the countryside for exercise or social interaction.
Academic text (2011) -
I hope you enjoyed this little ramble and I will see you next time.
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I was out on a ramble, a night ramble.
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We shall go home right now, if you are not going to take this ramble seriously.
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You just off for a ramble in the woods then?
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You just off for a ramble in the woods?
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The big surprise is awaiting us on our ramble.
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We did nature rambles, and girls learned to knit, while boys did basic carpentry.
Blog text (23) -
If Muriel carries heavy expectations, Theodore is relatively carefree, savoring this ramble in the sweet Cornish countryside.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
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1.0
An act of moving on foot for exercise, pleasure, or travel
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1.8
A long walk in the countryside for exercise or pleasure
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4.8
A short trip for fun
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3.8
A long walk taken for exercise or enjoyment
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6.4
A slow relaxed walk that someone takes for pleasure
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5.0
A slow walk for pleasure in a public place
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4.5
A slow relaxed walk, often in a park or garden
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5.2
A slow, aimless walk that follows a curving path
How Leisurely
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ramble comes from the idea of a long, wandering walk and is easy to remember if you think of amble, which means 'walk slowly'. So a ramble is a relaxed, aimless walk often in the countryside.