wanderer

/ˈwɑndərər/ /ˈwɑndrər/

Meanings

noun

One who wanders, who travels aimlessly.

Examples :

"The lost dog was a wanderer, traveling from yard to yard without a home. "

noun

Any of various far-migrating nymphalid butterflies of the genus Danaus.

Examples :

"The monarch wanderer is a beautiful butterfly known for its long migrations. "

animal insect biology nature

noun

The wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans.

Examples :

"The wandering albatross is a true wanderer, spending most of its life soaring over vast oceans. "

animal bird

Related Words

migrating verb

/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪɾɪŋ/

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

"Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

aimlessly adverb

/ˈeɪmləsli/

Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.

"He wandered aimlessly through the crowd."

nymphalid noun

/ˈnɪmfəlɪd/

Any butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

"While hiking in the forest, we saw a beautiful nymphalid with bright orange wings flitting between the trees. "

migrations noun

/maɪˈɡreɪʃənz/ /mɪˈɡreɪʃənz/

An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

"The annual migrations of snowbirds to Florida for the winter bring a lot of traffic. "

wanders noun

/ˈwɑndɚz/ /ˈwɑndərz/

The act or instance of wandering.

"to go for a wander in the park"

traveling verb

/ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is traveling to Europe next summer for a vacation. "

wandering verb

/ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/

To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

"to wander over the fields"

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

spending noun

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Present participle of spend, expenditure.

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

albatross noun

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/

Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.

"The large albatross soared effortlessly above the waves, its long wings catching the wind. "

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"