Wander Definition & Meaning
wander
- verb
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
- be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband"; "Might her husband be wandering?"
- go via an indirect route or at no set pace; "After dinner, we wandered into town"
- to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; "the river winds through the hills"; "the path meanders through the vineyards"; "sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
- lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; "She always digresses when telling a story"; "her mind wanders"; "Don't digress when you give a lecture"
"Wander" in song lyrics
See how wander is used in real songs:
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"While during the body slumber the soul begins to wander"
Blackalicious — Sleep -
"You don't have to wander"
The Cross Movement — Think On These Things -
"Rolling up the kush, now I'm letting my mind wander"
Jay Rock f/ Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q (Black Hippy) — Shadow of Death
Words that rhyme with wander
Usage tips for "wander"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wander" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wander to find words that pair well.