Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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.

The main “Toy Story” franchise has yet to take a major stumble because the franchise has great bones.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Index adds 875 points, while tech investors deal with Broadcom stumble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Brigadoon,” a romantic fantasy about two Americans who stumble upon a mystical Scottish village that magically comes to life for a single day once every 100 years, might seem to be irredeemably old-fashioned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Some signs of stress have emerged, but not enough to suggest a major stumble.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

I stumble forward and bounce off a horse’s passing haunch.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




Vocabulary lists containing stumble


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "stumble" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com