rambler
Americannoun
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a person, animal, or thing that rambles.
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any of several climbing roses having clusters of small flowers.
noun
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a weak-stemmed plant, esp any of various cultivated hybrid roses that straggle over other vegetation
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a person who rambles, esp one who takes country walks
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a person who lacks organization in his or her speech or writing
Etymology
Origin of rambler
Example Sentences
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Mr. Carter spends his days at the one-story rambler in Plains that he has owned for more than six decades, watched over by caregivers and visited by relatives who take turns making the pilgrimage.
From New York Times
But they are fighting back, with one rambler even training as a lawyer to force councils to keep the way clear.
From BBC
A rambler has captured a Peak District dam in full flow after heavy rainfall.
From BBC
In the meantime, the visitor center can point you toward alternative year-round destinations and trails open to ramblers from around the world and a diversity of animals, including Roosevelt elks, Olympic marmots and black bears.
From Seattle Times
Local Doug Simpson became interested after hearing about it from a fellow rambler, and then pinpointed its location amid overgrown vegetation.
From BBC
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