verb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

roam

rohm

Roam (verb) means to wander or travel around freely, without a fixed destination. Example: “They spent the summer roaming across Europe with just a backpack.”

verb

To wander or travel around freely, without a fixed destination.

"They spent the summer roaming across Europe with just a backpack."

"The dog loves roaming the fields behind the house."

To use a mobile phone or network outside its home coverage area.

"Check your plan before roaming abroad, or you could face huge charges."

How to use roam

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo wander without a set destination, or (for phones) to connect via a network outside your usual coverage area.

Common pairings

roam freely roam the streets data roaming

Word forms

roamed past tense, roams plural, roams singular

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Etymology

From Old English roots meaning "to wander," closely related to the word "ramble."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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range cast roll drift swan stray wander tramp rove ramble vagabond

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Rhymes for roam

foam Noam styrofoam

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roam” mean?

The word “roam” means to wander or travel around freely, without a fixed destination. In plain terms, to wander without a set destination, or (for phones) to connect via a network outside your usual coverage area.

How do you pronounce “roam”?

“Roam” is pronounced rohm (/ɹoʊm/ in IPA).

How do you use “roam” in a sentence?

Here is “roam” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer roaming across Europe with just a backpack.”

What part of speech is “roam”?

“Roam” is a verb.

Where does the word “roam” come from?

The word “roam” comes from Old English. From Old English roots meaning "to wander," closely related to the word "ramble.".

Is “roam” a common word?

“Roam” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “roam” have?

“Roam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wander or travel around freely, without a fixed destination.

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