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drifter

[ˈdrɪftər]

drifter Definition

  • 1a person who is continually moving from place to place, without any fixed home or job
  • 2something that moves slowly and aimlessly

Using drifter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drifter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a drifter, traveling from town to town with no particular destination in mind.

  • Example

    The clouds were just drifting across the sky like a group of aimless drifters.

  • Example

    The town was full of drifters and homeless people who had nowhere else to go.

drifter Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for drifter

Phrases with drifter

  • to gradually fall asleep

    Example

    I always drift off during long car rides.

  • to become less close or friendly over time

    Example

    After college, we started to drift apart and eventually lost touch.

  • to move slowly and aimlessly

    Example

    We spent the afternoon just drifting along the river, enjoying the scenery.

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Summary: drifter in Brief

A 'drifter' [ˈdrɪftər] is a person who moves from place to place without a fixed home or job. It can also refer to something that moves slowly and aimlessly. Examples include 'He was a drifter, traveling from town to town with no particular destination in mind.' and 'The clouds were just drifting across the sky like a group of aimless drifters.' Phrases include 'drift off,' meaning to gradually fall asleep, and 'drift apart,' meaning to become less close over time.