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

The act of wandering without a fixed destination.

"Years of roaming left him with stories from a dozen countries."

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 notes

In plain EnglishFree-form wandering, or (in telecoms) using your phone on a foreign network.

Common pairings

data roaming roaming charges international roaming

Word forms

roamings plural

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Rhymes for roaming

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Frequently asked questions

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.