rambler

noun

ram·​bler ˈram-blər How to pronounce rambler (audio)
1
: one that rambles
2
: any of various climbing roses with long flexible canes and rather small often double flowers in large clusters
3

Examples of rambler in a Sentence

These roses are ramblers, so they will eventually cover the fence. a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world
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But this enclave of palm trees and ramblers is different. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024 Climbing roses: These ramblers have extra-long canes and include both grandiflora and floribunda varieties. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024 This Yeti rambler would make an excellent gift for just about anyone in your life. Clara McMahon, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024 Originally from East Texas, he was, in fact, born a rambler, bouncing around the country in search of adventure and maybe an education. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rambler 

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rambler was in 1624

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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rambler. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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rambler

noun
ram·​bler ˈram-blər How to pronounce rambler (audio)
1
: a person who rambles
2
: a climbing rose with flexible stems and rather small flowers in large clusters

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