wander

/ˈwɒndə/verb

To move about with no particular aim or destination, sometimes while looking for a way to get by.

Example sentences

“We wandered through the old streets with no plan at all.”
“The tourists wandered around the market, tasting samples of cheese.”

Not to be confused with 'wonder', to ask yourself something. Minds and attention also wander: 'my mind wandered during the lecture'.

Synonyms for wander

roam
stroll
ramble
meander

Often confused with wander

wander vs wonder

Related words

exploreTo travel through a place to learn what it is like or to look for new discoveries.arriveTo come to a place; to reach one's destination.sunscreenA cream or lotion put on the skin to shield it from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays.departTo go away from a place; to set off.postcardA stiff rectangular card, often with a picture on one side, that can be mailed with a short message and no envelope.lodgingA place where a person can stay or live.