Word of the Day: Perambulation

Can you pronounce perambulation?

April 17, 2026

Today’s Word Brought to You By noun 1. An act or period of walking or traveling through a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way. 2. (British English) A walk around a parish, forest, etc., in order to officially assert and record its boundaries. Ready to Plan Your Retirement? Knowing when to retire starts with understanding your goals. When to Retire: A Quick and Easy Planning Guide can help you define your objectives, how long you’ll need your money to last and your financial needs. If you have $1 million or more, download it now. Read the Guide *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. “We took a slow perambulation around the neighborhood after dinner.” “The tour guide led us on a historical perambulation of the city.” “My dog insists on a long perambulation every morning.” Latin, mid-15th century To perambulate is to take a walk by foot. “Perambulation” is the noun form — the act of walking itself. But it’s not just any kind of walking. Perambulation is specifically ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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