rambling

noun
UK: /ˈræmblɪŋ/
US: /ˈræmblɪŋ/

  1. Walking for pleasure, especially in the countryside.

    1. We went rambling in the forest last weekend.
    2. She enjoys rambling through the hills every Sunday, admiring the scenery.

Synonyms

circuitous wandering verbose
rambling verb

  1. To walk for pleasure in the countryside.

    1. I like rambling on weekends.
    2. They spent the afternoon rambling through the fields, enjoying the fresh air.

  2. To talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

    1. He was rambling about his job.
    2. The old man started rambling about his childhood memories, jumping from one topic to another.
rambling adjective

  1. Describing a walk taken for pleasure in the countryside.

    1. It was a rambling walk.
    2. The rambling path led us through fields and forests, full of wild flowers.

  2. Describing speech or writing that is lengthy and confused or inconsequential.

    1. His speech was rambling.
    2. The rambling letter made little sense, as it jumped from one topic to another with no clear connection.

  3. Growing in a sprawling or irregular way.

    1. It is a rambling rose.
    2. The rambling ivy covered the old stone walls, creating a picturesque scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rambling" is /ˈræmblɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈræmblɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rambling": circuitous, wandering, verbose.

Example usage of "rambling": "We went rambling in the forest last weekend.". More examples on the page.