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verb \ˈram-bəl\ram·bledram·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of RAMBLE
intransitive verb
1
a : to move aimlessly from place to place b : to explore idly
2
: to talk or write in a desultory or long-winded wandering fashion
3
: to grow or extend irregularly
transitive verb
: to wander over : roam
— ram·bling·ly \-b(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of RAMBLE
- She rambled for several minutes before introducing the main speaker.
- He's funny, but he tends to ramble.
Origin of RAMBLE
Middle English, probably alteration of romblen, frequentative of romen to roam
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to RAMBLE
2ramble
nounDefinition of RAMBLE
1
: a leisurely excursion for pleasure; especially : an aimless walk
2
: a rambling story or discussion
Examples of RAMBLE
- We went for a ramble along the beach.
- He encountered many interesting people in his rambles in the country.
- The first chapter is a 100-page ramble.
- We had to listen to another one of his long rambles about politics and religion.
First Known Use of RAMBLE
1654
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