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Definition of «drifter»

A drifter is a person who moves from place to place without any fixed home or permanent residence. They may travel constantly, staying in different places for short periods of time and not establishing deep connections with others or their surroundings. The term can also refer to an unattached particle in fluid dynamics, moving along with the current without any apparent direction or purpose.

Usage examples

  1. The drifter wandered aimlessly through the city streets, never staying in one place for too long.
  2. She always felt a sense of freedom and adventure as a drifter, never tied down by responsibilities or commitments.
  3. The drifter relied on the kindness of strangers to provide shelter and food during her travels.
  4. He was a master storyteller, captivating audiences with the tales of his life as a drifter.
  5. Despite being a drifter, he had a wealth of knowledge from the various cultures and communities he had encountered.
  6. The drifter's nomadic lifestyle allowed him to experience different climates and landscapes.
  7. Some people romanticize the idea of becoming a drifter, but the reality can often be harsh and challenging.
  8. With each passing town, the drifter left behind only fleeting memories and a sense of mystery.
  9. The drifter found solace in the simplicity of life on the road, detached from material possessions and societal expectations.
  10. As a drifter, she was constantly searching for a place to call home, but never quite finding it.

Phrases with «drifter»

Sentences with «drifter»

  • EM: You've noted the influence of Nuclear Throne, Titan Souls, and Zelda, I can see the impact of titles like Hyper Light Drifter in gameplay and maps (The Old Garden, snapshot, for example); I similarly observe the kind of excitement that comes from an Adventure Time episode in the landscape and the discoveries therein. (indiegraze.com)
  • There's a young drifter who calls himself Woody (Franklin) and hops trains with his guitar («This machine kills fascists,» scrawled on the case), and while he's good at singing the blues and songs supporting the Union, he's told to sing about his own time to make an impact. (markreviewsmovies.com)
  • Truman Capote, generally credited with creating the true crime genre with this book, skillfully unspools the tense and grisly tale of the murder of four members of the upstanding Clutter family by a pair of drifters in small - town Kansas. (bookpage.com)
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