Meaning & Definition of word "Wandering"

Wandering

/ˈwɒndərɪŋ/

1. Moving about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.
- Example: The lost traveler spent the night wandering through the forest.
2. To move in a leisurely or aimless way.
- Example: She enjoyed wandering through the quaint streets of the old town.

1. Having no fixed course or direction.
- Example: His wandering thoughts made it difficult for him to concentrate on the lecture.
2. Straying or not confined to a particular location.
- Example: The wandering artist found inspiration in every corner of the city.

Middle English: from the verb 'wanderen', from Old English 'wandrian, or related to the German 'wandern'.

wandering mind:

A state where one's thoughts are unfocused or distracted.

wandering eye:

An inclination to look at other people, often in an unfaithful or flirtatious way.

wandering thoughts:

Thoughts that are unfocused and stray away from the main topic.

wander:

To move about without a fixed course.

roam:

To move about aimlessly or without any destination.

stray:

To move away from a group or from the right course.

Meaning: Lost in thought

Example Sentence: I was totally wandering when they asked me a question.

Meaning: Out and about without a plan

Example Sentence: We were just wandering around the city, exploring.