adjective

roving

ROH-vihng

Roving (adjective) means traveling from place to place without a fixed base. Example: “The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis.”

adjective

Traveling from place to place without a fixed base.

"The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis."

"He had a roving eye that never settled on one thing for long."

How to Use Roving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoving around constantly rather than staying in one place.

Common pairings

roving reporter roving eye roving band

Word Forms

more roving comparative, rovings plural, most roving superlative

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Etymology

From rove + -ing.

Synonyms

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wandering

Related Words

traveling travelling touring wandering drifting gypsy

Rhymes for roving

moving loving proving shoving removing grooving approving improving disapproving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “roving” mean?

The word “roving” means traveling from place to place without a fixed base. In plain terms, moving around constantly rather than staying in one place.

How do you pronounce “roving”?

“Roving” is pronounced ROH-vihng (/ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “roving” in a sentence?

Here is “roving” used in a sentence: “The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis.”

What is another word for “roving”?

Words with a similar meaning to “roving” include wandering.

What part of speech is “roving”?

“Roving” is an adjective.

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