roam
verb (used without object)
to walk, go, or travel without a fixed purpose or direction; ramble; wander; rove.
have been roaming
-
present perfect progressiveof roam.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One of the biggest issues in his district recently, he noted, has been concern over wolves, who have been roaming ranch lands, killing cattle and enraging ranchers and other property owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
Among those islands was one off the coast of Georgia, where the descendants of those Iberian black pigs have been roaming for up to 500 years.
From Salon ● May 8, 2024
Dozens of hungry polar bears have been roaming the town, making life difficult for the people who live there.
From NewsForKids.net ● May 3, 2024
NASUWT's national officer in Wales, Neil Butler, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that "gangs of learners" have been "roaming the corridors" of the school.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2024
Molly and Vivian have been roaming around all afternoon, pretending not to watch the clock.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
