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 of rambler

• nomad
• wanderer
• traveler
• wayfarer
• drifter
• gadabout
• roamer

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

Like Boosie, Fox is a Southern rambler out of West Memphis, Arkansas (just like his streaming juggernaut twin brother, YTB Fatt) without a filter or a sense of decorum. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026

Plant a Succession of Blooms If space allows, include once-blooming roses like climbers and ramblers, then add in a few repeat- or continuous-blooming roses to carry through the rest of the season. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026

With help from its Autech/NMC tuning and customization arm, Nissan has developed out quite a camper van line in Japan, ranging from adorable tiny campers to large wellness-retreat ramblers. — C.c. Weiss may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026

Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rambler

• ambler
• gambler

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