stray

/streɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

an animal, especially a dog, that has wandered away from its owner or home

“The neighborhood has a stray cat that roams the streets at night.”

2. verb

to wander or move away from a place or course of action, often unintentionally

“Her car strayed from the road and crashed into a tree.”

Synonyms

  • drifter
  • roamer

Antonyms

  • domesticated
  • tame