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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lumbering

/ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does lumbering mean?

adjective

Moving or done with slow, clumsy movements; awkward or clumsy in movement or action.

Example

"The lumbering bear ambled through the forest, its massive paws making deep impressions in the earth."

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