Synonyms of amble

amble 1 of 2

noun

as in stroll

a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

amble

2 of 2

verb

ˈam-bəl 

as in to stroll

to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stroll
• saunter
• wander
• walk
• hike
• roam
• ramble
• perambulate
• tramp
• rove
• traverse
• trek
• march
• traipse
• tromp
• promenade
• peregrinate
• power walk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amble

Noun

My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Nocturnal tourism done poorly, with bright spotlights that blind animals, off-trail moonlit ambles that destroy foliage, or unnecessary hotel illumination, can decimate local ecosystems. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026

Verb

Note that Denise is the parent who arms herself with a rifle and first shoots a dinosaur while Greg ambles around with a baseball bat. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

Right fielder Jason Lane ambled over in time to make the catch, then didn’t. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026