stranger
noun
a person with whom one has had no personal acquaintance.
strangers
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pluralof stranger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I am grateful for all the support and good wishes from former colleagues, friends and strangers, which have helped me and my family during this difficult time.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Weak passwords, outdated software and poor Wi-Fi security can let strangers access your home camera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
With frequent power cuts transforming Havana into a ghost town, young Cubans are struggling to get their kicks, many resorting to games of dominoes with strangers to pass the time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Waiters weave through packed aisles carrying foaming one-liter mugs, and strangers at long wooden tables quickly become friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
That was embarrassing enough, but now his friendliness was going to encourage these strangers to stick around.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
