Definitions

1. noun

A person who wanders from place to place, especially without a fixed home or occupation.

“The drifter had been traveling across the country for months, taking on odd jobs along the way.”

2. noun

A person who drifts or floats on the surface of water, especially a fisherman who is not actively engaged in fishing.

“The drifter on the lake was waiting for a bite, his line cast into the water.”

3. noun

A thing that drifts or floats, especially a piece of debris or a cloud.

“The drifter in the sky was a massive cloud that was blocking the sun.”