Roam

/roʊm/ verb

Definition

To walk or travel around an area without a specific destination or plan.

Etymology

From Old English 'rōmian,' possibly related to Roman wandering or from Middle Dutch 'roamen.' The origin is uncertain but appeared in English by the 1300s with the sense of wandering or moving about.

Kelly Says

Animals 'roaming' inspired one of the biggest technology terms ever—that's why leaving your phone's home network is called 'roaming!' Phone companies borrowed the word because your signal wanders across different networks just like an animal roaming across territory.

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