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

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

There are dozens of earth-tone mugs, yet her favorite is a forest green Yeti rambler from her wedding. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Aug. 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