rambler

noun

ram·​bler ˈram-blər 

1

: one that rambles

2

: any of various climbing roses with long flexible canes and rather small often double flowers in large clusters

3

: ranch house

Synonyms

• drifter
• gadabout
• gypsy
• knockabout
• maunderer
• nomad
• roamer
• rover
• stroller
• vagabond
• wanderer
• wayfarer

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

This 26-ounce rambler is the perfect size for travel too, and fits into the Bottle Sling or Camino Carryall with ease. —Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024

Do yourself a favor and get the rambler in naked stainless steel, which is immune from such color degradation. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

rambler

noun

ram·​bler ˈram-blər 

1

: a person who rambles

2

: a climbing rose with flexible stems and rather small flowers in large clusters