wayfarer

noun way·far·er \ ˈwā-ˌfer-ər \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of wayfarer

: a traveler especially on foot

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wayfaring

play \ˈwā-ˌfer-iŋ\ adjective

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Examples of wayfarer in a Sentence

one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds

Recent Examples of wayfarer from the Web

The risen Christ, on the left with a pilgrim’s purse, a walking staff and a bottle, approaches two fellow wayfarers.

— e.a. carmean jr., WSJ, "Witnesses of the Risen Christ," 30 Mar. 2018
As do Block and TaxAct, TurboTax asks lots of questions about the likely outlays of a wayfarer in the gig economy — insurance, equipment, supplies, business use of a car and a home office.

— tim gray, New York Times, "Plumbing Problem Shows Powers and Limits of 3 Tax Programs," 23 Feb. 2018
Along the way, the two wayfarers do have to deal with a cyclops of sorts, but finally find the lovely Penelope (Mia Wasikowska) in a remote cabin.

— todd mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Damsel': Film Review | Sundance 2018," 24 Jan. 2018
There was this iconic glittery ensemble from March 2014, complete with a wide-brim hat and wayfarer sunglasses for blocking out the haters, an ultra-long ponytail, and platform boots that could crush your soul in one step.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lady Gaga Is Serving Looks in This Sexy Pink Versace Suit," 11 Jan. 2018
Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree represented something missing from American culture: authenticity and vulnerability, a lonely wayfarer in need of encouragement and support.

— david murray, The Seattle Times, "How Charlie Brown killed the aluminum Christmas tree," 15 Dec. 2017
Our wayfarer might go for contrast with a shopping spree in Atlanta followed by solitude on Jekyll Island.

— Southern Living, "If Rory Gilmore Was "On the Roading" in the South," 1 Nov. 2016
Atop the list is a name some won’t expect: Salesforce, the enterprise software company and pioneering wayfarer of the cloud.

— clifton leaf, Fortune, "We Found 50 Companies Poised for Breakout Growth," 20 Oct. 2017
For the Goldilocks shopper who wants something that’s neither too big nor too small, the collab offers a medium pair that looks very similar to your classic wayfarer.

— diana tsui, The Cut, "Warby Parker’s Off-White Sold-Out Collaboration Is Back in Stock," 26 July 2017

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