Words that rhyme with stray

Stray is a 1-syllable word with 363 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are allay, array, assay. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of stray

adjective
  1. not close together in time; "isolated instances of rebellion"; "a few stray crumbs"
  2. (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home; "a stray calf"; "a stray dog"
noun
  1. an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

4 syllables

Examples of "stray" in lyrics

See how stray is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "The system is designed to lead us to stray"
    2 Live Crew — In the Dust
  • "tryin' to make my pay tryin' not to stray"
    Aceyalone w/ Abstract Rude, Mikah 9 — Knownots
  • "By the way, when i spit don't get hit by a stray"
    Benefit — Proceed With Caution

What do these rhymes mean?

allay
lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears" satisfy (thirst)
array
an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" an impressive display
assay
an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents
astray
away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray" far from the intended target
away
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "stray" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like allay, array, assay create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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