rambler

noun

ˈram-blər How to pronounce rambler (audio)
Definition of ramblernext
1
as in wanderer
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination 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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2
as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure a secluded sylvan spot just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous rambler

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Recent Examples of rambler Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Within a few months, the family of four moved into a quaint rambler in Hopkins Park, a small village within the township. — Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rambler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambler
  1. wanderer
  2. walker
  3. nomad
  4. pedestrian
  5. traveler
  6. hiker
  7. wayfarer
  8. drifter
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanderer
Noun
  • The new walkers moved even more slowly to emphasize their enormous weight.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The little walker comes from the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at the University of California, Los Angeles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of walker
Noun
  • This affordable tiny house prioritizes compactness and portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Former nomads lost much of their lands, animals, and way of life.
    — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of nomad
Noun
  • Rivera has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, driving with ability impaired by drugs or alcohol, failure to yield to a pedestrian, and failure to stop at a stop sign.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • After the incident, he was charged with resisting arrest and smoking near a school and was cited for being a pedestrian on a roadway, according to Lopez’s attorney, John Kremer.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pedestrian
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  • Torrey attributes his great interest in collecting to his grandparents who were serious travelers.
    — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
  • During the repairs, travelers going to and from Clarksburg will be directed through West Sacramento to the north or via Highway 160 and the Paintersville Bridge to the south.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of traveler
Noun
  • For rock climbers, there’s Shawangunk Ridge; for hikers there’s Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park; and for the trail runner there’s the 22-mile Wallkill Valley Rail Trail just beyond the hotel’s back door.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The rocks are coated with slippery algae, and several hikers have fallen and been seriously injured or killed.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiker
Noun
  • Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Definition of wayfarer
Noun
  • Most of these freelancers stayed in the Hotel Istanbul, which was home to a rotating cast of war tourists, jihadis, drifters, and spies.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Saints follows Lali, a drifter and a thief, who is pulled back to Barcelona to face and care for her estranged mother Gloria.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of drifter

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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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