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ramblers

 

[ ˈramblərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activity

A person who goes on long walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside.

Synonyms

hiker, trekker, walker

Examples of usage

  • He's one of those ramblers who can walk for miles without getting tired.
  • She joined a group of ramblers for a hike in the mountains.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

A plant that grows over rocks or other plants, often in mountainous areas.

Synonyms

climber, creeper, trailer

Examples of usage

  • The alpine meadow was covered in colorful ramblers.
  • The ramblers added a touch of wild beauty to the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "ramblers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhantes

🇮🇳 घुमक्कड़

🇩🇪 Wanderer

🇮🇩 pengembara

🇺🇦 мандрівники

🇵🇱 wędrowcy

🇯🇵 放浪者 (ほうろうしゃ)

🇫🇷 randonneurs

🇪🇸 caminantes

🇹🇷 gezginler

🇰🇷 방랑자 (bangnangja)

🇸🇦 المتجولون

🇨🇿 tuláci

🇸🇰 tuláci

🇨🇳 流浪者 (liúlàng zhě)

🇸🇮 popotniki

🇮🇸 ferðalangar

🇰🇿 кезбелер

🇬🇪 მოსიარულეები

🇦🇿 səyyahlar

🇲🇽 caminantes

Word origin

The word 'rambler' originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Middle English word 'ramblen', which means 'to wander aimlessly'. It was initially used to describe someone who wandered without a specific destination. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a person who enjoys long walks in the countryside. In botany, 'rambler' was used to describe plants that grow in a sprawling or climbing manner, often in rocky or mountainous areas.

See also: rambler, rambling, rambly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,388, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.