Synonyms for stray

Other words for “stray”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “stray”. The most common are roll, wander, swan, tramp, roam.

verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

verb wander from a direct course or at random

Synonymserrdrift

verb lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

adjective not close together in time

Synonymsisolated
Similarsporadic

adjective (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home

Similarlost

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University