Night-wandering refers to the act of roaming around at night, often aimlessly or for pleasure. Synonyms for night-wandering include noctambulism, noctivagant, nocturnal perambulation, and night rambling. Noctambulism is a medical term for sleepwalking, which involves walking around while asleep. Noctivagant refers to someone who is wandering or moving around at night. Nocturnal perambulation refers to the act of walking or strolling around at night. Night rambling is a casual term for wandering around aimlessly or for pleasure during the night. All of these synonyms capture the sense of movement and exploration that characterizes night-wandering.