strays

[US]/[ˈstreɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈstreɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People or animals that do not have a home and wander about in search of food or shelter.; A person who wanders away from a group or path.
v.(of a person) to wander away from a group or path.; (of an animal) to wander away from its owner or home.

Phrases & Collocations

lost strays

find strays

stray animals

stray cats

stray dogs

straying off

strays wander

caring for strays

help strays

stray thoughts

Example Sentences

the shelter helps find homes for stray animals.

we left food and water for the stray cats.

many strays roam the streets searching for food.

the dog was a stray, abandoned years ago.

she volunteered at a center caring for stray dogs and cats.

the city has a program to manage stray populations.

we found a friendly stray wandering near the park.

the stray kitten was shivering in the cold.

it's heartbreaking to see so many stray animals.

the local rescue group helps stray animals get medical care.

we adopted a stray from the animal shelter last year.

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