one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds
Recent Examples on the WebKnee-high, eroded Jizo statues that resembled children — often cloaked in red bibs — peppered the trail to ward off evil and safeguard wayfarers like me.—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024 And, of course, indigenous Polynesian wayfarers used star compasses to navigate the seas, reading the night sky to set their course.—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024 Buy Now: $495 Best Wayfarers: Oliver Peoples Men’s Rorke Round Acetate & Crystal Sunglasses
From JFK to Bob Dylan, the wayfarer style is steeped in nostalgia.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2023 Sunglasses, meanwhile, are filtered into seven categories including aviators, wayfarers, round, square, oval, rectangular, and rimless.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2023 For the finishing details, wayfarer sunglasses and huarache sandals complete any summer wedding look.—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2023 These wayfarer sunglasses are chunky and super fly.—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 13 July 2023 Lawrence styled the structured mini with a ladylike headband, heeled sandals, and Ray-Ban wayfarers.—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 June 2023 Everyone was impeccably dressed, but Swift in particular looked fabulous in a little black dress, red lip, wayfarer sunglasses, and loafers.—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 22 Apr. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'wayfarer.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English weyfarere, from wey, way way + -farere traveler, from faren to go — more at fare
Share