Drifter

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪftər/

Definitions of drifter

noun a person who moves from place to place without a fixed home or job

Example Sentences

A1 The drifter wandered aimlessly through the streets.

A2 The drifter carried all his belongings in a small backpack.

B1 The drifter was known for moving from place to place without a permanent home.

B2 The drifter had a mysterious past that no one could unravel.

C1 The drifter's nomadic lifestyle was both liberating and lonely.

C2 The drifter's enigmatic presence captivated everyone who crossed paths with him.

Examples of drifter in a Sentence

formal The drifter wandered through the city streets with no particular destination in mind.

informal The drifter was just passing through town, looking for a place to crash for the night.

slang That drifter dude is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long.

figurative Her thoughts were like a drifter, moving aimlessly from one idea to the next.

Grammatical Forms of drifter

• past tense: drifted
• plural: drifters
• comparative: more drift
• superlative: most drift
• present tense: drift
• future tense: will drift
• perfect tense: have drifted
• continuous tense: is drifting
• singular: drifter
• positive degree: drifter
• infinitive: to drift
• gerund: drifting
• participle: drifted

Origin and Evolution of drifter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'drifter' originated from the Middle English word 'driften' which means to drive or move in a particular direction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drifter' evolved to refer to someone who moves aimlessly or without a fixed direction, often used to describe a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job.