roving
word · lemma: rove
Definition
Moving from place to place without staying long in one location; traveling or wandering, often without a fixed plan.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an adjective before a noun ('roving reporter', 'roving eye'). Slightly formal or literary. Implies movement or restlessness, often temporary. Different from 'wandering' (which can suggest aimlessness); 'roving' often has a purpose, like searching or exploring.
Example Sentences
The roving dog visited every house on the street.
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A roving teacher helps in many different schools.
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The roving band played music in villages all over the country.
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He worked as a roving reporter, covering news anywhere he was needed.
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My eyes kept roving around the room during the long speech.
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After years of roving from job to job, she finally settled down.
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