rover

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊ.vər/
US: /ˈroʊ.vər/

  1. A person who travels from place to place, often without a fixed home or job.

    1. He was a rover, never staying in one town for very long.
    2. The old rover shared tales from his journeys across distant lands near campfire.

  2. A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one used for exploring space.

    1. The Mars rover sent back pictures of the red planet.
    2. Scientists eagerly awaited the rover's analysis of Martian soil samples from distant hills.

Synonyms

wander explorer roam rambler traveler
rover intransitive-verb

  1. To wander or travel from place to place without a specific destination.

    1. I like to rover around the park on weekends.
    2. They rovered through Europe, backpacking and seeing new sights every single day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rover" in English means: A person who travels from place to place, often without a fixed home or job., A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one used for exploring space..

The phonetic transcription of "rover" is /ˈrəʊ.vər/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.vər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rover": wander, explorer, roam, rambler, traveler.

Example usage of "rover": "He was a rover, never staying in one town for very long.". More examples on the page.