noun
Uncommon
roaming
ROH-mihng
Roaming (noun) means the act of wandering without a fixed destination. Example: “Years of roaming left him with stories from a dozen countries.”
noun
1
The act of wandering without a fixed destination.
"Years of roaming left him with stories from a dozen countries."
2
The ability of a mobile phone to connect to networks outside its home service area.
"Her carrier offers free roaming across most of Europe."
How to use roaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFree-form wandering, or (in telecoms) using your phone on a foreign network.
Common pairings
data roaming
roaming charges
international roaming
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Rhymes for roaming
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What does “roaming” mean?
The word “roaming” means the act of wandering without a fixed destination. In plain terms, free-form wandering, or (in telecoms) using your phone on a foreign network.
How do you pronounce “roaming”?
“Roaming” is pronounced ROH-mihng (/ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roaming” in a sentence?
Here is “roaming” used in a sentence: “Years of roaming left him with stories from a dozen countries.”
What part of speech is “roaming”?
“Roaming” is a noun.
Is “roaming” a common word?
“Roaming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “roaming” have?
“Roaming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of wandering without a fixed destination.
