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rambler

noun

ˈram-blər

Definition of rambler

as in nomad

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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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

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Noun

View gallery - 7 images With its substantial size and lack of wheels or trailer, the Evergreen XL isn't a good fit for would-be nomads.

— Adam Williams July 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
The titular nomad needed, perhaps, an actor with a little more mischief and roguishness to sell his transformation from conman to folk hero (Harrison Ford, 55 at the time, may have been a good alternative).

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

Definition of nomad

Noun

The shortest of the trails here; the Transcarioca could be completed in 12 days or so; walkers can stay in a handful of hostels or campgrounds along the way, or in hotels and guesthouses in nearby neighborhoods.

— Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
These fast walkers had a 51% lower risk of developing cognitive impairment than their peers.

— Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 July 2026

Definition of walker

Noun

For the wanderers Saint-Tropez rewards the curious as much as the party crowd—and the best way to explore is entirely on your own terms.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

Definition of wanderer

Noun

The narrow pedestrian strip of restaurants and cafes served as the hub for the city’s six-week fan activities, hosted in partnership with Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, where the driver remained and is not facing any charges at this time.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of pedestrian

Noun

Readers cast 661,000 votes this year for their favorite cities, airlines, hotels and more, with editors describing the rankings as a snapshot of places resonating with travelers today.

— Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
At the same time, the State Department has said American travelers should not go to Haiti and supported the deployment of an international task force sent to suppress gangs in Haiti.

— Jay Weaver July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of traveler

Noun

Rivera emphasized that mountain weather can change with little warning and urged hikers to check the forecast before heading out.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Our group of 19 people, all of them in their early 50s to mid-70s, included several couples and a handful of solo hikers.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Definition of hiker

Noun

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
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of wayfarer

Noun

To pass the night, the actress recounts an older tale of a farming couple who take in a troubled young drifter as a series of grisly murders spreads fear across the frontier.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 July 2026
Popham, a drifter, small-time criminal, and frequent drug user, lived with the Bunyard family intermittently.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

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