Synonyms for

Drifter

Verb / ˈdrɪftɜ: / Another word for drifter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A drifter is someone who moves from place to place, often without a permanent home or job.

Synonyms & similar words

vagabond floater vagrant vagabond nomad wanderer hobo tramp roamer migrant transient itinerant wayfarer gypsy traveler rover mover rambler roller floater stroller wanderlust homeless

Example sentences

  1. The drifter slept in a different place every night.
  2. The drifter didn't have a job or a permanent home.
  3. The drifter traveled from town to town looking for work.
  4. The drifter was always on the move.
  5. The drifter was a free spirit who didn't want to be tied down.

Quotes

  • I'm a drifter and I'm drifting this way and that. Following the river wherever she goes, crossing borders without a passport. - Paulo Coelho
  • I'm a drifter, and as lonely as that can be, it's also remarkably freeing. - David Carradine
  • I am a drifter, and as lonely as that can be, it is also remarkably freeing. - Roman Payne

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