Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estray

noun
/ˈestrā/
Definition
An animal that has strayed from its owner or its natural habitat.
Examples
  • The farmer reported the estray horse found near the river.
  • Local laws require that any estray be returned to its rightful owner.
  • Many estrays wander the streets, searching for food and shelter.
Meaning
Estray refers specifically to a domestic animal that is lost or has wandered away from where it is supposed to be.
Synonyms
  • stray
  • lost animal
  • roamer