Definitions

1. noun

fragments of wood that have been washed up from the sea or a river, often used for fuel or decoration

“The beachcomber collected interesting pieces of driftwood and created a beautiful sculpture.”

2. noun

a person who drifts or wanders aimlessly from place to place

“He’s a bit of a drifter, always moving from town to town without a fixed address.”

3. verb

to move or be carried by a current of water, especially the sea

“The boat drifted towards the shore due to the strong undertow.”

4. verb

to move or proceed without aim or direction, often in a casual or lazy manner

“She drifted through the party, chatting with people without really paying attention to what they were saying.”