digital nomad

noun

plural digital nomads

: someone who performs their occupation entirely over the Internet while traveling

Let's say you're thinking about becoming a digital nomad this summer, making the most of your company's work-from-home policy as borders reopen before the bosses require you back in the office.

—Jenny Gross

especially : such a person who has no permanent fixed home address

Most people have to pay to commute to and from work every day, which also leads to wear and tear on vehicles and the potential for costly repairs. As a digital nomad, Vonwiegen doesn't have to worry about these expenses. That means more money in his pocket—or retirement account.

—Kathryn Mancewicz

Another trend is to eschew both the office and the home and to work more or less permanently on the road. The result is the phenomenon of the digital nomad, a person who uses technology, particularly wireless networking, to work without requiring a fixed address.

—Paul McFedries

compare road warrior

Examples of digital nomad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The digital nomad visa has opened doors for remote workers, and Japan is more accessible than ever for those seeking a balance of affordability and luxury. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Her expertise is on all things related to road trips, solo travel, and being a digital nomad. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025

Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and more recently digital nomads—into an increasingly upscale playground. —Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025

However, the lifestyle is also part of a growing issue in popular digital nomad destinations, like Lisbon, Portugal, where their presence is driving up rent prices, as landlords find the short-term rental game provides much larger profits than renting long-term. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for digital nomad

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