adj
Uncommon
rambling
RAM-blihng
Rambling (adj) means wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing. Example: “His rambling speech left the audience unsure what point he was making.”
adj
1
Wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing.
"His rambling speech left the audience unsure what point he was making."
"She sent a long, rambling email full of unrelated tangents."
2
Spreading out irregularly in various directions, as a building, path, or plant might.
"The old farmhouse was a rambling structure with rooms added on over the decades."
noun
1
A long, meandering talk with no clear topic.
"Nobody could follow his rambling about the mortgage paperwork."
How to use rambling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWandering and disorganised — used for speech, writing, buildings, or paths that meander without a clear plan.
Common pairings
a rambling speech
a rambling house
rambling prose
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What does “rambling” mean?
The word “rambling” means wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing. In plain terms, wandering and disorganised — used for speech, writing, buildings, or paths that meander without a clear plan.
How do you pronounce “rambling”?
“Rambling” is pronounced RAM-blihng (/ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rambling” in a sentence?
Here is “rambling” used in a sentence: “His rambling speech left the audience unsure what point he was making.”
What part of speech is “rambling”?
Depending on how it is used, “rambling” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “rambling” a common word?
“Rambling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rambling” have?
“Rambling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing.
