Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strays
verb/noun
/streɪz/
Definition
Strays refer to animals or people that have wandered away from a designated area, often without an owner or home.
Examples
- The stray dog wandered down the street, looking for food.
- She strays from the main path when hiking to explore new areas.
- There are many strays in the local shelter waiting for a home.
Meaning
The term can also imply a lack of direction or purpose, often used to describe individuals or items that have lost their way.
Synonyms
- wanderers
- drifters
- lost ones
