lumbered
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
From it emerged a 64-year-old dairyman, burly and tan, who left the engine running as he lumbered toward me with open arms.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“He just got out and lumbered away real slowly,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
A video on social media that was verified by the Journal showed the C-130 refueling two helicopters at the same time, like a parent holding their children’s hands as they lumbered across the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Swede Anton Deibe, 17, a passenger, described the chaos after impact as the Airbus A350 lumbered to a halt on the runway.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
Sheriff Dean lumbered out of the place, leaving the screen door open.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
