NYT Dictionary

AMBLE

/ˈæm.bəl/
NounVerbAM-bleam-ble · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English amblen, from Old French ambler (“walk as a horse does”), from Old Occitan amblar, from Latin ambulō (“to walk”). Doublet of ambulate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

saunterpromenadestrollperambulationmoseyairingbargebundlecantercaracole

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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