What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vagabond
Example
The old man was a vagabond who traveled the country with his dog. [vagabond: noun]
Example
She had a vagabond spirit and loved to explore new places. [vagabond: adjective]
wanderer
Example
The wanderer spent months backpacking through Europe. [wanderer: noun]
Example
He had a wandering spirit and loved to discover new things. [wandering: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wanderer is more commonly used than vagabond in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between vagabond and wanderer?
Both vagabond and wanderer are informal words that are not typically used in formal contexts.
