Rover
/ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Rover
noun
- (usually in the plural) A randomly selected target.
- One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.
- A vagabond, a tramp, an unsteady, restless person, one who by habit doesn't settle down or marry.
"She is a rover and dislikes any sort of ties, physical or emotional."
- A vehicle for exploring extraterrestrial bodies.
- (Australian Rules football) A position that is one of three of a team's followers, who follow the ball around the ground. Formerly a position for short players, rovers in professional leagues are frequently over 183 cm (6').