stowaway
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Noun — Someone who hides aboard a ship, plane, or train to travel without paying or being noticed.
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Etymology
From the phrasal verb "stow away," meaning to hide oneself among stowed cargo.
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What does “stowaway” mean?
The word “stowaway” means someone who hides aboard a ship, plane, or train to travel without paying or being noticed. In plain terms, someone who secretly hitches a ride on a vehicle they have no ticket for.
How do you pronounce “stowaway”?
“Stowaway” is pronounced STOH-uh-way (/ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stowaway” in a sentence?
Here is “stowaway” used in a sentence: “Customs officers found a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.”
What part of speech is “stowaway”?
“Stowaway” is a noun.