ambler

noun

Definition of amblernext
as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure the state park has a number of easy trails which even the most casual of amblers can enjoy

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Recent Examples of ambler Britain has long been a haven for hikers, amblers, and fans of a brisk stroll in the open air. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambler
  1. walker
  2. wanderer
  3. pedestrian
  4. hiker
Noun
  • Down a long path, a wooden fence separated walkers from white flowers dotting the expansive grassy landscape.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Taking back control of her people’s narrative is a part-time job of sorts for Brewster-walker.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of walker
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanderer
Noun
  • In a separate incident, the eastbound lanes of I-20 were closed in west Fort Worth early Wednesday after a pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross the highway, police said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The redesign includes new pedestrian islands and shorter crossings.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of pedestrian
Noun
  • Two Colorado hikers remain missing after a search team found a tent, collapsed by snow, with items inside, the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The object turned out to be the hiker's tent that had collapsed from the weight of the snow.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiker

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“Ambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambler. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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