as in traveller
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the couple retired, sold their house, and became carefree roamers in an RV
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Recent Examples of roamer
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roamer
Noun
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Denver offers a wide variety of activities that cater to all travelers.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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For travelers across the Carolinas and beyond, visiting this season is a powerful way to support local communities in their rebuilding efforts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The options were powerful, immortal, stranger or wanderer.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their sophomore effort is a fantasy following Princess Diana, who falls in love with young nomad Lalo against her father’s wishes.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Frank Dillane stars as Mike, a drifter in London sleeping on the city streets and attempting to patch together his life while caught in the throes of addiction.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
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The road-trip movie sees Weaving as a small-town Southern woman swept away by a drifter (Kyle Gallner) who introduces her to a life of crime.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Roamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roamer. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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