roam

verb
UK: /rəʊm/
US: /roʊm/

  1. To move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do.

    1. Cows roam freely in the field now.
    2. The sheep roam across the hills searching for food, enjoying their freedom.

  2. To wander or travel freely and without purpose.

    1. I like to roam around the park.
    2. During my travel I could roam through ancient cities, exploring history.

Synonyms

wander rove meander drift travel stroll ramble
roam noun

  1. An act of moving about or traveling without a specific destination.

    1. We had a pleasant roam in the forest.
    2. After a long day, a quiet roam through the garden provided needed peace.

  2. An area in which someone roams.

    1. The mountains are their roam.
    2. The vast desert became his roam, and he knew all its secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roam" in English means: To move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do., To wander or travel freely and without purpose..

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

Synonyms for "roam": wander, rove, meander, drift, travel, stroll, ramble.

Example usage of "roam": "Cows roam freely in the field now.". More examples on the page.