vagabond

noun
UK: /ˈvæɡəbɒnd/
US: /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/

  1. A person who wanders from place to place and has no home or job.

    1. He lived as a vagabond.
    2. The vagabond traveled across the country, seeking adventure.

  2. A person who does not stay long in one place; a wanderer.

    1. The vagabond soon moved on.
    2. She embraced the life of a vagabond, never settling down.

Synonyms

drifter tramp nomad
vagabond intransitive-verb

  1. To wander from place to place without a home or job.

    1. He vagabonded around Europe.
    2. They vagabonded through the countryside during the summer months.
vagabond adjective

  1. Having no settled home or regular job; wandering.

    1. He lived a vagabond life.
    2. The vagabond existence suited him; he enjoyed constant change.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vagabond" in English means: A person who wanders from place to place and has no home or job., A person who does not stay long in one place; a wanderer..

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

Synonyms for "vagabond": drifter, tramp, nomad.

Example usage of "vagabond": "He lived as a vagabond.". More examples on the page.