wayfaring

[ wey-fair-ing ]

adjective

1. traveling, especially on foot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wayfaring¹

First recorded in 1530–40; way ¹ + fare + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Much of that might have been true, but they were also living the other version of the wayfaring life.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many Pittsfield folks, I’m inspired by the wayfaring spirit of Herman Melville, who wrote “Moby-Dick” in my hometown.

From New York Times

Like many wayfaring hopefuls, Adam Clark Vroman, an ex-railroad worker, bibliophile and photographer, was lured to California by its sense of possibility.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many wayfaring hopefuls, Adam Clark Vroman, an ex-railroad worker, bibliophile and photographer, was lured to California by its sense of possibility.

From Los Angeles Times

This brought an end to his independent, wayfaring phase.

From Los Angeles Times