vagrant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He served four years, but on his release he had no family, friends or place to live, so he became a vagrant.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
He’s a vagrant by definition — a man with no job, no paper trail or online presence.
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2024
“Where once it owned the continent, it’s now a kind of vagrant, occupying the botanical equivalent of homeless encampments.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023
Meet the anhinga, a large water bird with a snaky neck that has joined other high-profile vagrant birds in recent years by making a rare appearance outside of its typical migration range.
From New York Times • May 4, 2023
I have not tired of the wilderness; rather I enjoy its beauty and the vagrant life I lead, more keenly all the time.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing vagrant
Lord of the Flies
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Lightning Thief
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Just Mercy
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
