Wayfarer: meaning, definitions and examples

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wayfarer

 

[ หˆweษชหŒfษ›ษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

adventurer

A wayfarer is a person who travels on foot. They are typically known for their adventurous spirit and love of exploring new places.

Synonyms

nomad, traveler, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • The wayfarer set off on a journey through the mountains.
  • As a wayfarer, she was always seeking new experiences.
Context #2 | Noun

sunglasses brand

Wayfarer is also a popular brand of sunglasses known for its classic design and durability.

Synonyms

sunglasses brand

Examples of usage

  • She decided to buy a pair of Wayfarer sunglasses for her beach vacation.
  • The Wayfarer sunglasses became a fashion statement in the 1950s.

Translations

Translations of the word "wayfarer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viajante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reisender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengembara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะดั€ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…ไบบ (ใŸใณใณใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyageur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viajero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyyah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰์ž (yeohaengja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cestovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cestovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…่กŒ่€… (lวšxรญng zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popotnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐalangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viajero

Etymology

The word 'wayfarer' originated from Middle English and was derived from the combination of 'way' and 'farer', meaning one who goes on a journey. It has been used since the 14th century to describe travelers and adventurers. In modern usage, 'wayfarer' can refer to both a person who travels on foot and a brand of sunglasses, highlighting the evolution of the word over time.

See also: anyway, byway, multiway, way, wayfinding, waylay, waypoints, wayward.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,163 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.