1. moving about without a fixed course or destination
2. lacking focus or direction in thought or attention

1. the act of moving about aimlessly or without a specific destination

Examples

• The wandering minstrel traveled from town to town.
• She had a wandering mind during the lecture.
• His wandering thoughts made it hard to concentrate.
• The wandering sheep had strayed from the flock.
• After retirement, he enjoyed wandering through Europe.
• The professor’s wandering explanation confused the students.
• Years of wandering had made him appreciate home.