drifter
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for drifter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who moves from place to place or job to job without settling down.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “drifter” mean?
The word “drifter” means a person who moves from place to place or job to job without settling down. In plain terms, someone (or, in motorsport, a car driver) who moves without a fixed direction or destination.
How do you pronounce “drifter”?
“Drifter” is pronounced DRIHF-tuh (/ˈdɹɪftɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drifter” in a sentence?
Here is “drifter” used in a sentence: “He'd been a drifter for years, never staying anywhere long.”
What part of speech is “drifter”?
“Drifter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “drifter” have?
“Drifter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who moves from place to place or job to job without settling down.