Roving

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊvɪŋ/

Definitions of roving

noun the act of wandering or traveling without a fixed destination

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a roving band of musicians playing in the park.

A2 The roving reporter captured the attention of the audience with her stories.

B1 The roving camera crew filmed the documentary in various locations around the city.

B2 The roving ambassador traveled to different countries to promote cultural exchange.

C1 The roving artist showcased her work at galleries all over the world.

C2 The roving journalist investigated corruption in the highest levels of government.

adjective wandering or traveling without a fixed destination

Example Sentences

A1 The roving cat wandered around the neighborhood.

A2 The roving reporter traveled to different countries to cover stories.

B1 The roving band of musicians played at various venues across the city.

B2 The roving ambassador visited multiple countries to strengthen diplomatic relations.

C1 The roving photographer captured stunning images from around the world.

C2 The roving explorer ventured into uncharted territories in search of new discoveries.

Examples of roving in a Sentence

formal The roving reporter traveled to different countries to cover international news.

informal I heard there's a roving food truck that serves amazing tacos.

slang Let's go on a roving adventure and see where the night takes us.

figurative Her thoughts were like a roving spotlight, constantly shifting from one idea to the next.

Grammatical Forms of roving

• past tense: roved
• plural: rovings
• comparative: more roving
• superlative: most roving
• present tense: rove
• future tense: will rove
• perfect tense: have roved
• continuous tense: is roving
• singular: roving
• positive degree: roving
• infinitive: to rove
• gerund: roving
• participle: roving

Origin and Evolution of roving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'roving' originated from the Old English word 'rōwung', which meant 'act of wandering or straying'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'roving' expanded to include the act of moving about aimlessly or without a fixed destination, such as in the context of a roving band of travelers or a roving eye. It has also come to be used in the context of textiles, referring to a continuous strand of fibers that are twisted or spun together.