escapade

[ es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd ]

noun

1. a reckless adventure or wild prank.
2. an escape from confinement or restraint.

escapade

/ ˌɛskəˈpeɪd; ˈɛskəˌpeɪd /

noun

1. a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape
2. any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp

Word History and Origins

Origin of escapade¹

1645–55; < French < Spanish escapada, equivalent to escap ( ar ) to escape + -ada -ade ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of escapade¹

C17: from French, from Old Italian scappata, from Vulgar Latin ex-cappāre (unattested) to escape

Example Sentences

As rescuers slowly zoomed in, reluctant to scare her away, people around the world began to delight in the coverage of her escapades.

From BBC

There is an understanding these escapades were instrumental in shaping the British number one's career.

From BBC

“SIGN HIM NOW,” the official MLS X account wrote on a post that featured video of Raquinho’s escapades.

From Los Angeles Times

Bennett, a 61-year-old civil contractor who switched from independent to Republican when Trump became president, wasn’t the least fazed by Boebert’s unruly escapades.

From Los Angeles Times

"Sometimes it seems strange that Washington is constantly being dragged into military escapades which end in failure one after another," it continued.

From BBC

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