Roam: meaning, definitions and examples

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roam

 

[ rษ™สŠm ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

travel freely

To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area. Roaming implies a sense of freedom and lack of direction.

Synonyms

drift, ramble, rove, wander.

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Word Description / Examples
roam

Used when someone or something moves around an area without a specific destination or plan. Often associated with animals or people exploring freely.

  • Lions roam the savannah.
  • He likes to roam the city at night, discovering hidden spots.
wander

Applicable in situations where someone moves around aimlessly, either physically or mentally. Suitable for casual or relaxed movement.

  • She wandered through the park, enjoying the sunshine.
  • His mind began to wander during the lecture.
ramble

Typically used when someone talks for a long time without a clear direction or when someone walks leisurely with no particular destination.

  • He tends to ramble about his favorite books for hours.
  • We decided to ramble through the countryside without a set route.
rove

Used when someone or something moves around restlessly or without staying in one place for long. It's often used in a more poetic or literary sense.

  • The adventurer roved across the world, never staying in one place for too long.
  • His eyes roved over the crowd, looking for a familiar face.
drift

Best for situations where someone or something moves slowly and gradually from one place to another, often carried by external forces like wind or water.

  • The boat started to drift away from the shore.
  • Her thoughts began to drift during the long meeting.

Examples of usage

  • He loved to roam the countryside, exploring new places.
  • She let her thoughts roam freely, without any constraints.
  • The cattle were allowed to roam in the pasture all day.
  • We spent the day roaming around the city, taking in the sights.
Context #2 | Noun

cellular technology

A mobile phone service that allows a subscriber to make and receive calls while traveling within a wide area.

Synonyms

international calling, roaming service.

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Word Description / Examples
roam

Used when talking about moving freely, especially over a large area, without a specific direction or purpose.

  • Lions roam freely across the savanna
  • We spent the afternoon roaming the streets of the old town
roaming service

A specific telecommunications feature that enables mobile phone users to use their device on different operator networks, especially while in foreign countries.

  • I activated my roaming service before traveling to Europe to avoid any disruptions
  • The provider offers various roaming services to suit different travel needs
international calling

Refers to making telephone calls from one country to another. Usually used when discussing telecommunications and how one can reach another person in a different country.

  • International calling rates can be quite high without a proper plan
  • She used international calling to keep in touch with her family back home

Examples of usage

  • With the new international plan, I can use my phone to make calls while roaming in Europe.
  • Make sure to check the roaming charges before using your phone abroad.

Translations

Translations of the word "roam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umherwandern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeliaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝทๅพจใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท errer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deambular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์•„๋‹ค๋‹ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potulovat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potulovaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผซๆธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flakka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deambular

Etymology

The word 'roam' originated from Middle English 'romen' and Old English 'rฤmian', meaning to act or be in a certain way. Over time, it evolved to refer to wandering or moving about without a fixed destination. The concept of roaming has been prevalent in human behavior for centuries, reflecting a desire for exploration and freedom.

See also: roamer, roaming.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,283, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.