knockabouts

noun

plural of knockabout
as in birds of passage
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination the book is one writer's journey of self-discovery as a restless knockabout

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  1. nomads
  2. wanderers
  3. travelers
Noun
  • View gallery - 7 images With its substantial size and lack of wheels or trailer, the Evergreen XL isn't a good fit for would-be nomads.
    — Adam Williams July 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Gerardo Olivares’ globe-trotting comedy sees various nomads and tribesmen move heaven and earth to watch the final between 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of nomads
Noun
  • For the wanderers Saint-Tropez rewards the curious as much as the party crowd—and the best way to explore is entirely on your own terms.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Definition of wanderers
Noun
  • The New York Times European residents and summer travelers alike are searching for ways to stay safe and cool as the continent continues to swelter amid a series of historic heat waves.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton star as the space travelers with a great cast joining them on the ground, including Oscar nominee Ed Harris.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of travelers
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“Knockabouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockabouts. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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