# rambler

/ˈɹæmbɫɝ/ (US) · /ɹˈæmblɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rambler
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

a person who enjoys long walks in the countryside for fun and exercise.

For teachers: a person who undertakes long recreational walks in the countryside, typically along established footpaths and trails.

## Examples

- The rambler stops to check his map.
- A group of ramblers crosses the hills every Sunday, following the marked public footpaths.
- The lone rambler paused above the valley, tracing the faint line of the footpath as it wound toward the distant village.

## Synonyms

walker, hiker

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