perambulate

verb

pə-ˈram-byə-ˌlāt How to pronounce perambulate (audio)
Definition of perambulatenext
1
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air

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2
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village

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Recent Examples of perambulate Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 Sentences tend to perambulate only to land in fresh territory. — Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023 Bridge Street is one of Huntsville’s five Arts & Entertainment Districts, in which guests may perambulate outdoors with open containers of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within that district. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 22 Sep. 2022 Conveniently, Grey’s brother, Lord Melton, happens to be perambulating with Geneva and Isobel while Grey and Jamie are talking. — Roxane Gay, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulate
  1. traverse
  2. stroll
  3. cross
  4. wander
  5. follow
  6. saunter
  7. walk
  8. navigate
Verb
  • The film itself was an odyssey of a shoot, as the cast traversed multiple countries and territories—Scotland, Italy, the Western Sahara, Greece—in all types of weather.
    — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Currently, only a handful of ships traverse the seaway each day.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverse
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  • Julian Lucas strolled through the museum’s exhibitions to see for himself.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Year-round, the downtown plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is typically a quiet place to stroll and maybe grab your morning coffee.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • An average of about 13 ships crossed the Strait each day last week, the firm said in a post on X, down from more than 100 ships per day before the recent conflict.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • All eyes now turn towards negotiations between Iran and Oman expected to resolve how ships cross Hormuz.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross
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  • Now, in 2026, for just 10,000 won (US$7), adults can wander the derelict site.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The scene was strikingly low-key, almost at odds with the life-altering decision many of the teenagers wandering past his table were weighing.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wander
Verb
  • This follows a successful season 18 which delivered double-digit growth over the previous season and set a new franchise premiere viewership record.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Two further extensions have since followed, the latest in January being an 18-month deal to take James to the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of follow
Verb
  • With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of saunter
Verb
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coleman was quick and decisive while navigating the crowded real estate near the line of scrimmage.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigate

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“Perambulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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