wander (verb) past tense: wandered

Wandering through a field

Wander means ‘to move around without a plan or purpose.’

• Joan wandered through the botanic garden enjoying the smells and sounds of spring.

Wander also means ‘to move away from a path or subject.’

• During history class, Allison's mind wandered.
• During meditation, when your mind wanders, concentrate on your breathing.

Wander can also mean ‘to go in an irregular direction.’

• Stan's eyes wandered when the beautiful woman walked by.