vagabond
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1vag·a·bond

adjective \ˈva-gə-ˌbänd\

Definition of VAGABOND

1
: moving from place to place without a fixed home : wandering
2
a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a wanderer
b : leading an unsettled, irresponsible, or disreputable life
vag·a·bond·ish \-ˌbän-dish\ adjective

Examples of VAGABOND

  1. <a vagabond group of entertainers that performed in rough-and-tumble mining towns>

Origin of VAGABOND

Middle English, from Anglo-French vacabund, from Late Latin vagabundus, from Latin vagari to wander
First Known Use: 15th century

2vagabond

noun

Definition of VAGABOND

: one leading a vagabond life; especially : vagrant, tramp
vag·a·bond·age \-ˌbän-dij\ noun
vag·a·bond·ism \-ˌbän-ˌdi-zəm\ noun

Examples of VAGABOND

  1. <be wary of the vagabonds in that corner of the city>
  2. <after they retired, the couple bought an RV and became footloose vagabonds>

First Known Use of VAGABOND

15th century

Related to VAGABOND

3vagabond

intransitive verb

Definition of VAGABOND

: to wander in the manner of a vagabond : roam about

First Known Use of VAGABOND

circa 1586

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: vagabondia
Previous Word in the Dictionary: vag-
All Words Near: vagabond

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up vagabond? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More