Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Stray.
How to pronounce stray:
US
Stray - as a noun
An animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
Stray - as an adjective satellite
Not close together in time
Example: "Isolated instances of rebellion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isolated(of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
Example: "A stray calf"
Stray - as a verb
Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castdriftramblerangeroamrollroveswanvagabondwanderHypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stray - as an adjective
Having gone astray; strayed; wandering
Example: "The alley is full of stray cats rummaging through the garbage."
In the wrong place; misplaced.
Example: "A stray comma"
Example Sentences
"They found a stray dog in the park."
"The animal shelter takes in stray cats and dogs."
"She couldn't resist adopting the adorable stray kitten."
"The village is home to many strays that roam the streets."
"The stray horse wandered into the farmer's field."
Word Game Points
Is STRAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STRAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is STRAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stray is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.