drifter

[US]/ˈdriftə/
[UK]/'drɪftɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone or something that drifts aimlessly, a wanderer, a fishing boat equipped with drift nets.

Example Sentences

He lived the life of a drifter, traveling from place to place with no fixed destination.

The drifter wandered aimlessly through the streets, lost in his thoughts.

She felt a connection with the mysterious drifter who appeared in town one day.

The drifter's nomadic lifestyle appealed to her sense of adventure.

He was a drifter at heart, always seeking new experiences and challenges.

The drifter found solace in the solitude of the desert.

She was drawn to the drifter's air of mystery and independence.

The drifter's presence brought a sense of unpredictability to the small town.

Despite his reputation as a drifter, he always seemed to find his way back home.

The old drifter shared stories of his travels with the young children in the village.

Real-world Examples

We could freebase some infant aspirin and then go kill a drifter!

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

What did he do to the drifter?

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

Like if you're a good drifter, odds are you're going to be great at driving in the rain.

Source: Connection Magazine

I heard Mommy say it was from a drugged-out drifter.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

I suppose you think I'm a bit of a drifter, Sir.

Source: Prosecution witness

" If they stayed at home doing nothing, they'd become drifters, " Sharma said.

Source: VOA Special September 2020 Collection

He is a drifter who has fulfilled his purpose and must now move on.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Drifter is a term that describes a person who moves from place to place with no purpose or plan.

Source: VOA Special September 2020 Collection

And I have your name and the fact that you're a drifter.

Source: Friends Season 6

But a lot of them are drifters and horse players.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part 1)

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