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Ambulatory is defined as something that is moving around.

(adjective)

An example of something that is ambulatory is a pack of wolves.

The definition of ambulatory is someone who has the ability to move around, particularly by walking.

(adjective)

An example of someone who is ambulatory is an animated minister during a sermon.

An ambulatory is defined as an area on which people walk in a rectangular outdoor space that is covered to protect from the weather.

(noun)

An example of an ambulatory can be found at many churches or hospitals that have adjacent outdoor spaces for walking around that have a protective covering.

An ambulatory is an aisle in a church surrounding the altar or choir area.

(noun)

An example of an ambulatory is the area on which you walk, after accepting the Eucharistic sacrament, in order to return to your pew.

See ambulatory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or for walking
able to walk and not confined to bed: an ambulatory patient
moving from one place to another; movable
Law that can be changed or revoked: an ambulatory will

Origin: L ambulatorius < ambulare: see amble

noun pl. ambulatories

any covered or sheltered place for walking, as in a cloister

See ambulatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or adapted for walking.
a. Capable of walking; not bedridden: an ambulatory patient.
b. Designed for or available to patients who are not bedridden: ambulatory care; ambulatory pediatrics.
Moving about; itinerant.
Law That can be changed or revoked, as a will during the life of the testator.

noun pl. am·bu·la·to·ries

A covered place for walking, as in a cloister.

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