as in wanderer
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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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paka breaks up the merino monopoly with its low-crew-length alpaca-blend stalwart, which has been reviewed favorably in the past by Outside runners, hikers, and travellers.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Which is why something like Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana arrives in Park City like some strange, fascinating drifter.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Roamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roamer. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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