gambol

[gam-buhl]

gambol Definition

• 1. to run or jump about playfully
• 2. to frolic

Using gambol: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gambol" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The lambs were gamboling in the field.

• Example

  The children were gamboling on the playground.

• Example

  The puppies were gamboling around their mother.

gambol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gambol

• frolic
• romp
• caper
• prance
• play

Phrases with gambol

• gambol away

  to run or jump away playfully

  Example

  The kids gambolled away from the park after a long day of playing.

• gambol through

  to move through an area playfully and quickly

  Example

  The deer gamboled through the forest, leaping over logs and streams.

• gambol with

  to play with someone or something in a lively way

  Example

  The dog gamboled with his owner in the park, chasing after a frisbee.

Origins of gambol

from Old French 'gambader', meaning 'to jump'

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Summary: gambol in Brief

The verb 'gambol' [gam-buhl] means to run or jump about playfully, often used to describe the playful movements of animals or children. It can be extended into phrases like 'gambol away,' 'gambol through,' and 'gambol with,' which denote playful movement and interaction. 'Gambol' is a formal term for playful activity, with synonyms like 'frolic' and 'play.'