Ramble

/ˈræm.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A lengthy and confused speech or piece of writing.

Her essay was just a ramble, with no focus on the main argument.

An act of walking for pleasure.

We went on a delightful ramble through the countryside.

verb

To talk or write in a lengthy and confused manner.

He tends to ramble on about his childhood without any clear point.

To walk for pleasure, typically without a strict route.

On the weekends, I love to ramble through the park and enjoy the fresh air.

Middle English 'ramblen', from Old Norse 'rambliga', related to 'ramble' meaning 'to roam'.

ramble on

To speak or write at length in a continued manner, often without focus.

go off on a ramble

To start speaking about a topic that is unrelated to the main subject.

ramble through

To leisurely explore a place without a clear direction.

digression

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

wander

To move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.

To talk aimlessly or without making much sense.

Stop rambling, get to the point!

To go off-topic during a conversation.

He started rambling about his vacation instead of answering my question.