roaming
/ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: roamings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An instance of wandering.
Noun
Examples
That last problem did intrude on Hazzard’s roamings, and when she refers to the living city it is with periodic references to thefts of cars and wallets, with a warning not to carry anything “snatchable” by the thieves on motorcycles who whiz through the streets.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The ability to use a cell phone outside of its original registering zone.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “roaming” mean?
An instance of wandering.
Is “roaming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.