stranger
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I’m an interloper, a stranger in a strange land.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
She is no stranger to slow starts and rapid finishes in the game's biggest tournaments and there were echoes of Pebble Beach three years ago when she was joint runner-up to Allisen Corpuz.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The case pitted McGlockton’s right to defend his family from a threatening stranger against Drejka’s right to initiate a confrontation over a parking spot and then to mete out justice according to his own whim.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
As Daphne ponders the sculpture “Two Horses,” by Charles Ray, Jonathan spots an elderly stranger eyeing his wife, casting glances in her direction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The fact that a total stranger from this organization could take me away—just because I don’t have the exact “right” kind of education, whatever that means—makes me so angry I could shout.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing stranger
"Encounter"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Old World New World" and "The Log of Christopher Columbus"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
