wandering

adjective
UK: /ˈwɒndərɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/

  1. Moving from place to place without a fixed plan or purpose.

    1. The cat was wandering around the garden.
    2. We spent the afternoon wandering through the old part of the city, enjoying the sights and sounds.

  2. Straying from a set path or direction; deviating.

    1. My mind was wandering during the meeting.
    2. The wandering river changed its course many times over the centuries.

Synonyms

drifting rambling
wandering verb

  1. Moving about aimlessly or without a fixed destination.

    1. I enjoy wandering in the park sometimes.
    2. He spends his days wandering from town to town, searching for work.

  2. Deviating or straying from a course, topic, or standard.

    1. Her attention started wandering during the lecture.
    2. The conversation kept wandering off topic, and we never reached a decision.
wandering noun

  1. The act of moving from place to place without a fixed plan.

    1. She likes wandering in the forest.
    2. His wandering took him to many different countries and cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wandering" in English means: Moving from place to place without a fixed plan or purpose., Straying from a set path or direction; deviating..

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

Synonyms for "wandering": drifting, rambling.

Example usage of "wandering": "The cat was wandering around the garden.". More examples on the page.