roam
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
noun
Related Words
Roam, ramble, range, rove imply wandering about over (usually) a considerable amount of territory. Roam implies a wandering or traveling over a large area, especially as prompted by restlessness or curiosity: to roam through a forest. Ramble implies pleasant, carefree moving about, walking with no specific purpose and for a limited distance: to ramble through fields near home. Range usually implies wandering over a more or less defined but extensive area in search of something: Cattle range over the plains. Rove sometimes implies wandering with specific incentive or aim, as an animal for prey: Bandits rove through these mountains.
Other Word Forms
- roamer noun
- unroaming adjective
Etymology
Origin of roam
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English romen origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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On the flanks, the balance of Bath duo Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill brought a winning formula in the autumn, with number eight Ben Earl able to roam and be at his explosive best.
From BBC
He later returned to the floor - footage from two hours later shows him roaming the area, according to Uday Hossain, a senior factory manager.
From BBC
With Jude Bellingham out injured and Mbappe sitting on the bench, Vinicius seemed to have more freedom to roam and revelled in being the key attacking figure.
From Barron's
Today, it’s believed that roughly 60 wolves, at minimum, roam the Golden State.
From Los Angeles Times
Security cameras and video doorbells are becoming ubiquitous, capturing roaming wildlife, package deliveries and even potential criminal activity.
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