perambulatory

adjective

Definition of perambulatorynext
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place perambulatory groups of protesters were all over the city during the political convention

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  1. nomadic
  2. nomad
  3. ambulatory
Adjective
  • With that kind of schedule, the Marvel star must maintain somewhat of a nomadic lifestyle.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But his nomadic lifestyle was not some monastic attempt to avoid selling out.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nomadic
Adjective
  • And maybe trips like this can help the nomad way of life survive.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.
    — Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of nomad
Adjective
  • Finally, the impact of high oil prices on its Global Medical Products and Distribution segment — which delivers medical, surgical, and laboratory products to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers — is worth monitoring.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If an out-of-network provider treats you during a visit to an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
    — Lindsey Murtagh, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambulatory
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“Perambulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulatory. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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