English Dictionary
Definition of “escapade”
escapade (ˈɛskəˌpeɪd
;ˌɛskəˈpeɪd)
Definitions
noun
- a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape
- any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp
Word Origin
C17: from French, from Old Italian scappata, from Vulgar Latin ex-cappāre (unattested) to escape
Synonyms
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adventure,
fling,
stunt,
romp,
trick,
scrape,
spree,
mischief,
lark,
caper,
prank,
antic,
Usage examples
But she reminded herself, as she stood under the shower, that last night's little escapade had been all her doing.
Appiganesi, Lisa, Dreams of Innocence (1994)Schutt has dubbed this escapade `a big Easter egg hunt", but what we're really looking for are rocks from outer space.
New Scientist (1999)In this absurdist escapade , Farmer Brown has gone on vacation, leaving his animals in the care of his brother Bob.
Globe and Mail (2003)But a year later he remains, and awaits the next military escapade.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)I began to think Osmond had been wiser than I had allowed; this was a crazy escapade.
Jon Snow, SHOOTING HISTORY: A Personal Journey (2004)
