ambulation

[ am-byuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of walking or moving from place to place:

   The concept of “bumming a ride” probably came into being as soon as humans discovered modes of transportation superior to ambulation.

2. the ability to walk or move; mobility:

   A therapeutic yoga program was created for clients with limited ambulation or other physical challenges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambulation¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ambulātiōn-, stem of ambulātiōn “act of walking,” equivalent to ambulāt(us) + -iō -ion ( def ); ambulate ( def )

Example Sentences

Among the devices before touched upon, in the way of ambulation, was one which amused us excessively.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• act
• gesture
• passage