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