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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- roams
- Third person singular
- roams
- Past tense
- roamed
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Etymology
From Old English roots meaning "to wander," closely related to the word "ramble."
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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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