1. a person or animal that wanders away from a group or designated path

Examples

• The shepherd searched for the strayer that had left the flock.
• Park rangers often help strayers who have lost their way on hiking trails.
• The teacher counted heads to make sure there were no strayers from the group.
• A few strayers lingered behind while the rest of the tour moved on.
• The dog was a natural strayer, always exploring beyond the yard.
• Camp counselors kept a close eye on potential strayers during the nature walk.