wander
/ˈwɑndər/
verb
- To walk or move around without a clear purpose or destination.
- The lost dog wandered from house to house looking for its owner.
- We decided to wander through the old town and explore the narrow streets.
- She wandered around the park for an hour, enjoying the fresh air.
- To move away from a place or group, often accidentally.
- The toddler wandered away from his mother in the supermarket.
- During the hike, one of the hikers wandered off the trail and got lost.
- My mind wandered during the long lecture, and I missed the main point.
- To let thoughts or attention drift away from the current topic or activity.
- I tried to focus, but my attention kept wandering to the noise outside.
- His thoughts wandered to the beach as he stared out the window.
- Her mind wandered back to the conversation she had with her friend.
noun
- An act or period of walking or moving around without a fixed course.
- She took a wander around the neighborhood to clear her head.
- A short wander along the riverbank was the perfect way to relax.
- We went for a wander through the forest after lunch.