Meaning & Definition of word "Ramble"

Ramble

/ˈræm.bəl/

1. A lengthy and confused speech or piece of writing.
- Example: Her essay was just a ramble, with no focus on the main argument.
2. An act of walking for pleasure.
- Example: We went on a delightful ramble through the countryside.

1. To talk or write in a lengthy and confused manner.
- Example: He tends to ramble on about his childhood without any clear point.
2. To walk for pleasure, typically without a strict route.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To talk aimlessly or without making much sense.

● Example Sentence: Stop rambling, get to the point!

Meaning: To go off-topic during a conversation.

● Example Sentence: He started rambling about his vacation instead of answering my question.