Roamer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈrōm/

Meaning & Definition of Roamer

Roamer (verb)

  1. to go from place to place without purpose or direction, wander
  2. to travel purposefully unhindered through a wide area
  3. to use a cellular phone outside one's local calling area

Roamer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination

    "the couple retired, sold their house, and became carefree roamers in an RV"

    similar: drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, rover, stroller, vagabond, wanderer, wayfarer, bird of passage
    related: laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer
    near: homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

Related Entry: Roam (verb)

Roam is a different word from Roamer. The synonyms below are for roam, not for roamer.

  1. to move about from place to place aimlessly

    "he took a year off and roamed over Europe before going on to college"

    similar: bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, ramble, range, rove, traipse, wander
    related: amble, saunter, stroll, dawdle, mope, hobo, tramp, vagabond, mill (about or around), straggle, stray

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Roamer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Roamer:

drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, rover, stroller, vagabond, wanderer, wayfarer, bird of passage

Related Words for Roamer

laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer

Near Antonyms of Roamer

homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

Word Forms of Roamer

Inflections: roamed, roaming, roams

Derived words: roam (noun), roamer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Roamer

Middle English romen

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Roamer

What does "Roamer" mean?

"Roamer" means to go from place to place without purpose or direction, wander. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go from place to place without purpose or direction, wander.

What is another word for "Roamer"?

Other words for "Roamer" include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, rover and stroller. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Roamer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Roamer"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Roamer". Common alternatives include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, rover, stroller, vagabond and wanderer.

How do you use "Roamer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Roamer" in a sentence: "the couple retired, sold their house, and became carefree roamers in an RV".

Is "Roamer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Roamer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Roamer"?

"Roamer" is pronounced /ˈrōm/.

What is the origin of the word "Roamer"?

"Roamer" comes from Middle English romen. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Roamer" meaning "a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination"?

When "Roamer" (noun) means a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination, synonyms include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad and rambler.