nomadic
adjective
no·mad·ic
nō-ˈma-dik 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
a nomadic tribe
nomadic herders
2
: roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of movement
a nomadic hobo
Examples of nomadic in a Sentence
raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools
Recent Examples on the Web
In the wake of personal loss, an unexpected sisterhood unites an ambitious New York healthcare worker with a spirited girl from a nomadic tribe in India.
—
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The increasingly inaccessible real estate market is a hot topic among would-be homeowners these days, leaving shoppers looking for alternative options in the form of rentals, nomadic living, and yes, tiny homes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Since the start of last season, when building work began, the U21s and U18s have led a nomadic life, having been relocated to the academy building across the walkway, which has 10 player dressing rooms but is fitted for younger age-groups up to 16.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Designers crafted their own rich narratives for the season—nomadic spirit, modern prep, maximalism for minimalists, to name a few—and what tied them all together was the embrace of unique and intentional styling.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nomadic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The increasingly inaccessible real estate market is a hot topic among would-be homeowners these days, leaving shoppers looking for alternative options in the form of rentals, nomadic living, and yes, tiny homes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Since the start of last season, when building work began, the U21s and U18s have led a nomadic life, having been relocated to the academy building across the walkway, which has 10 player dressing rooms but is fitted for younger age-groups up to 16.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Designers crafted their own rich narratives for the season—nomadic spirit, modern prep, maximalism for minimalists, to name a few—and what tied them all together was the embrace of unique and intentional styling.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nomadic
Cite this Entry
“Nomadic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomadic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share