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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Instead, eventgoers roamed a largely empty convention center with bare concrete walls void of pink and glitter.
From Los Angeles Times
Initially a few animals returned via Poland and today wolves roam the forests of many German states.
From BBC
Scientists filmed atoms "roaming" before exploding -- revealing a hidden driver of radiation damage.
From Science Daily
"He literally went from chewing the walls of a Gold Coast apartment to roaming through the Aussie bush on a mission to save our most iconic species," Sharrad said.
From Barron's
The property also features an abundance of wildlife and cattle, which freely roam the ranch land—something they have done since “the monks first arrived,” the listing revealed.
From MarketWatch
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