Meaning of the word wandering in English

What does wandering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wandering

US /ˈwɑn.dər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɒn.dər.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

traveling aimlessly from place to place

Example:
A group of wandering musicians entertained the crowd.
He spent his youth as a wandering scholar.
2.

not staying in one place; moving from one subject to another without purpose

Example:
Her mind was wandering during the long lecture.
The old man's gaze was wandering, unfocused.