English

stranger

ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ, ˈstreɪn.dʒɚ, ˈstreɪndʒər, ˈstɹeɪndʒə
Meaning: a person whom one does not know
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈstreɪn.dʒɚ, ˈstreɪndʒər, ˈstɹeɪndʒə

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Example sentences

He felt like a stranger in his own home.
He felt like a stranger in his own home.
He looked at the stranger with a dark lower on his face.
He looked at the stranger with a dark lower on his face.
The dog began to growl when the stranger approached the gate.
The dog began to growl when the stranger approached the gate.
She was wary of the stranger's intentions.
She was wary of the stranger's intentions.
The suspicious behavior of the stranger aroused the guard's interest.
The suspicious behavior of the stranger aroused the guard's interest.

Usage Notes

Refers to someone you have never met before, or someone who is not familiar with a place.

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