amble
Unhurried walking pace
Amble describes a leisurely, unhurried way of walking—not quite a stroll but definitely not rushed.
The word suggests ease and relaxation, often with no particular destination in mind: We ambled through the park after lunch.
When horses amble, they move at a smooth, easy gait between a walk and a trot.
As a noun, an amble is this kind of relaxed walk: The path was perfect for a morning amble.
Relaxed, aimless stride
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- moseyWalk in no rush
- meanderTo travel without direction
- wanderMove without fixed direction
shuffle · toddle · plod · shamble · traipse · promenade · ramble · lumber
Linger without purpose
- tarryDelay one's leaving
- dallyLoiter without purpose
- loiterRemain idly in place
- putterClub for short strokes
potter · dither · delay · stall · idle · loaf · mosey · procrastinate
Travel without fixed purpose
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- roveWander without fixed course
- strayWander from course
- rambleMove or speak without direction
meander · gallivant · peregrinate · explore · trek · hike · journey · tramp
saunter
Relaxed, aimless stride
wander · shuffle · toddle · plod · shamble · traipse · promenade · ramble · lumber · stride
dawdle
Linger without purpose
putter · potter · dither · delay · stall · idle · loaf · mosey · procrastinate · meander
roam
Travel without fixed purpose
ramble · meander · gallivant · peregrinate · explore · trek · hike · journey · tramp · vagabond
relaxation
State of being unwound
- easeLack of strain
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
calm · gentle · slow-paced · restful · idyllic · peaceful · mellow · unhurried · casual · carefree
amblemarch
Rhythmic group walk
stride · stomp · power walk · beeline · make haste
- call an ambulanceRequest urgent medical response
- ambulance chaserUnscrupulous personal injury lawyer
- air ambulanceEmergency medical aircraft
- ambulance serviceEmergency medical transport provider
- ambulance chasingAggressive personal injury solicitation
- ambulance driverEmergency vehicle operator
ambulance, ambling, preamble, ambles, ambled, ambulatory, somnambulism, perambulate, amblers