wander
verb (used without object)
to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.
wanders
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pluralof wander.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof wander (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
wanderverb (used without object)to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.
Example Sentences
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“Spirited Away” is a story of a girl, Chihiro, who wanders with her parents into a magical realm and ends up getting stuck there when her mother and father transform into pigs.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
When your mind wanders, whether to rehearse a future argument or ruminate over what you said Friday night, you’re meant to note it, lightly and without judgment: “thinking” or “planning.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
At 100, Attenborough no longer wanders the world's jungles and deserts.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
It can stay still for hours, striking only when prey wanders too close.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
Fifi wanders into the kitchen, her polished nails—silver today—clicking against the tiled floor.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
