Rambler Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹæmbɫɝ

RAM-bler

UK

ɹˈæmblɐ

RAM-bluh

Definition

A rambler is a person who walks for pleasure in the countryside, a person who talks in a wandering or digressive way, or (in American English) a single-story house.

Usage & Nuances

In the UK, 'rambler' mainly means a countryside walker—formal or hobby use. In conversation, it can mean someone who talks a lot without focus. In the US, it's also used for single-story homes—'rambler house'. 'Rambler' is not typically used for fast walking or city walkers.

• Spanish: andador - hablador divagante - casa tipo rancho (EE. UU.)
• Portuguese (BR): caminhante - tagarela - casa térrea (EUA)
• Portuguese (PT): andarilho - tagarela - moradia térrea (EUA)
• Chinese (Simplified): 漫步者 - 喋喋不休的人 - 一层平房（美国）
• Chinese (Traditional): 漫步者 - 喋喋不休的人 - 一層平房（美國）
• Hindi: घूमने वाला व्यक्ति - बकवास करने वाला - एक मंजिला घर (अमेरिका)
• Arabic: متجول - ثرثار - منزل من طابق واحد (أمريكي)
• Bengali: পর্যটক - বকবককারী - একতলা বাড়ি
• Russian: любитель прогулок - болтун - одноэтажный дом (амер.)
• Japanese: 散策者 - とりとめのない話をする人 - 平屋
• Vietnamese: người đi dạo (ở nông thôn) - người nói lan man - nhà một tầng (Mỹ)
• Korean: 산책하는 사람 - 수다쟁이 - 단층집
• Turkish: kır yürüyüşçüsü - geveze - tek katlı ev (ABD)
• Urdu: سیر کرنے والا - فضول گو - ایک منزلہ مکان
• Indonesian: pejalan santai - orang yang suka berbicara bertele-tele - rumah satu lantai (Amerika)

Example Sentences

The rambler walked for hours in the hills.

basic

My uncle is a real rambler when he talks.

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They bought a rambler in a quiet suburb.

basic

As a rambler, I love exploring new countryside trails every weekend.

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Sorry, I tend to be a bit of a rambler when telling stories.

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That old brick rambler is perfect for a family with kids.

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