Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rover
noun
ˈrō-vər
Definition
A rover is a vehicle or device that moves about in an area, often used for exploration or travel.
Examples
- The Mars rover sent back incredible images of the planet’s surface.
- As a child, he was a little rover, exploring the woods behind his house.
- The lunar rover was designed to traverse the moon’s rugged terrain.
Meaning
The term ‘rover’ typically refers to someone or something that wanders freely or travels around without a fixed destination.
Synonyms
- wanderer
- explorer
- drifter
- traveler
