drifter

noun
UK: /ˈdrɪftər/
US: /ˈdrɪftər/

  1. A person who moves from place to place without a fixed home or job.

    1. He was a drifter, always looking for a new adventure.
    2. The small town attracted drifters hoping to find temporary work on farms.

  2. A boat or log that is floating without being controlled.

    1. The fishermen spotted a drifter heading towards the rocks.
    2. Coastguards warned of drifters after the storm, posing a threat to navigation.

Synonyms

traveler nomad vagabond rover

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drifter" in English means: A person who moves from place to place without a fixed home or job., A boat or log that is floating without being controlled..

The phonetic transcription of "drifter" is /ˈdrɪftər/ in British English and /ˈdrɪftər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drifter": traveler, nomad, vagabond, rover.

Example usage of "drifter": "He was a drifter, always looking for a new adventure.". More examples on the page.