Meaning of the word rambling in English

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rambling

US /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈræm.blɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

walking for pleasure, typically without a definite route

Example:
We went for a long rambling walk in the countryside.
The old man enjoyed his daily rambling through the park.
2.

(of a building or garden) spreading out in an irregular or straggling way

Example:
The old house had a rambling layout with many additions over the years.
The garden was a beautiful, rambling collection of plants and pathways.
3.

(of speech or writing) lengthy and confused or inconsequential

Example:
His speech was a bit rambling, jumping from one topic to another.
I found her essay to be quite rambling and hard to follow.
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