English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

Wanderer

WON-duh-ruh
noun
1
Someone who travels or roams without a fixed destination.
"He described himself as a lifelong wanderer with no permanent address."

How to Use Wanderer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who travels or roams from place to place.

Common pairings
a lonely wanderer restless wanderer

Word Forms

Wanderers plural, wanderers plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Wanderer” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

He described himself as a lifelong _____ with no permanent address.

Etymology

Simply wander plus the agent suffix -er, giving "one who wanders."

Related Words

Rhymes for Wanderer

See all rhymes for Wanderer →

People Also Searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial