Meaning & Definition of word "Rover"
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Rover
/ˈroʊ.vər/
noun:
- 1. A person or animal that wanders or travels about, especially without a fixed home.
- Example: The lost rover wandered through the woods for days before finding its way back home.
- 2. A type of vehicle or spacecraft designed to explore the surface of a planet or moon.
- Example: NASA sent a rover to Mars to study the planet's geology and search for signs of life.
- 3. An individual who enjoys roaming or traveling around casually.
- Example: As a rover at heart, she often planned spontaneous road trips to new destinations.
Etymology
Middle English, from the verb 'roven' meaning to roam.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rover ticket:
A type of travel pass that allows unlimited travel within a certain area.
rover scout:
A youth members of the scouting movement, typically aged 14 to 18.
Related Words
wanderer:
One who travels aimlessly from place to place.
nomad:
A member of a people having no permanent abode and who travel from place to place.
Slang Meanings of rover
Meaning: A person who frequently changes partners in romantic relationships.
Example Sentence: He's such a rover, never committing to anyone for long.
Meaning: A casual term for someone who loves to explore or adventurous.
Example Sentence: She's a rover at heart, always planning the next adventure.