rambler — a person who walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræmblər/
Example Sentences
- The enthusiastic rambler got lost because he ignored the GPS and followed his nose.
- My grandfather was a notorious rambler at family dinners, turning a simple story into an hour-long epic.
- The rambler discovered a hidden waterfall after hiking for three hours.
rambler
NOUN[/ˈræmblər/]
a person who walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside
The rambler wandered off the trail, chasing butterflies through the meadow.
RAMBLE(wander) + ER(person) — acting as a person(ER) who loves to blindly RAMBLE(wander), he became a true mountain rambler.
Leaving the dark casino, the stressed gambler completely changed his life to become a peaceful forest rambler.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'ramblen' (15th century), originally describing animals wandering around aimlessly in search of food. The word evolved to mean 'to walk without a definite purpose or direction.'
Breakdown
rambl- (to wander aimlessly) + -er (person who does the action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The enthusiastic rambler got lost because he ignored the GPS and followed his nose.”
“My grandfather was a notorious rambler at family dinners, turning a simple story into an hour-long epic.”
“The rambler discovered a hidden waterfall after hiking for three hours.”
“She planted rambler roses that eventually covered the entire fence.”
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