meanderer

/ˈmɛndərər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who wanders or travels along a winding or circuitous course, typically without a fixed destination.

“The meanderer had been walking through the forest for hours, trying to find his way back to civilization.”

2. noun

A river or stream that has a winding or curved course.

“The meanderer of the river had changed its path over time, creating new oxbow lakes along its banks.”

3. verb

To move or flow in a winding or circuitous course.

“The river meandered through the valley, creating a scenic and peaceful landscape.”

Synonyms

  • drifter
  • roamer
  • wanderer

Antonyms

  • director
  • straight-line