adjective
roving
ROH-vihng
Roving (adjective) means traveling from place to place without a fixed base. Example: “The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis.”
adjective
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Traveling from place to place without a fixed base.
"The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis."
"He had a roving eye that never settled on one thing for long."
How to use roving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving around constantly rather than staying in one place.
Common pairings
roving reporter
roving eye
roving band
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Word forms
- Plural
- rovings
- Comparative
- more roving
- Superlative
- most roving
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Etymology
From rove + -ing.
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Rhymes for roving
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What does “roving” mean?
The word “roving” means traveling from place to place without a fixed base. In plain terms, moving around constantly rather than staying in one place.
How do you pronounce “roving”?
“Roving” is pronounced ROH-vihng (/ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roving” in a sentence?
Here is “roving” used in a sentence: “The magazine sent a roving reporter to cover the crisis.”
What is another word for “roving”?
Words with a similar meaning to “roving” include wandering.
What part of speech is “roving”?
“Roving” is an adjective.
