Rover

/ˈroʊ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or animal that wanders or travels about, especially without a fixed home.

The lost rover wandered through the woods for days before finding its way back home.

A type of vehicle or spacecraft designed to explore the surface of a planet or moon.

NASA sent a rover to Mars to study the planet's geology and search for signs of life.

An individual who enjoys roaming or traveling around casually.

As a rover at heart, she often planned spontaneous road trips to new destinations.

Middle English, from the verb 'roven' meaning to roam.

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.

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.

A person who frequently changes partners in romantic relationships.

He's such a rover, never committing to anyone for long.

A casual term for someone who loves to explore or adventurous.

She's a rover at heart, always planning the next adventure.