Definition of WAYFARER

Examples of wayfarer in a Sentence

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

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Some of the wayfarers refuse to go to government-run camps, choosing to take their chances at the border instead. — Amel Emric, The Seattle Times, "Migrants at Balkan border find a new obstacle: cold," 19 Nov. 2018 Flat-top wayfarers completed the classics-with-a-twist message. — Maria Ward, Vogue, "First Kendall Jenner, Now Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Is Reinventing This Throwback Denim Style," 4 June 2018 The happy couple was seen strolling Manhattan hand-in-hand late Monday morning, with Davidson, 24, dressed down in a hoodie and wayfarers, while the singer opted for a Whitney Houston t-shirt and thigh-high boots — with sky-high heels! — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "Ariana Grande Calls for Cease-Fire in Social Media 'War' Following Quickie Engagement to Pete Davidson: 'It Ends Now'," 25 June 2018 Cat-eye sunglasses, on the other hand, were a marked departure for Miller, who is often seen in wayfarers. — Maria Ward, Vogue, "Stuck in the City for Memorial Day? Sienna Miller Has Staycation Style Inspiration," 25 May 2018 As for the rest of her accessories, a marigold yellow bag by Frame popped against her tonal denim, while neutral wayfarer shades completed the mom-on-the-go message. — Maria Ward, Vogue, "Sienna Miller Has the New Uniform for Cool Moms Everywhere," 14 May 2018 Then, on a trip to Bali, he was inspired to create a co-living space for other wayfarers. — Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, "San Francisco mansion joins Roam’s stable of co-living hotels," 27 Apr. 2018 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

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