castaway
Castaway (noun) means a person stranded, typically after a shipwreck, often alone on an island. Example: “The castaway survived for months on coconuts and fish.”
How to use castaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone stranded, usually after a shipwreck.
Word forms
castaways plural
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The _____ survived for months on coconuts and fish.
Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "cast away".
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What does “castaway” mean?
The word “castaway” means a person stranded, typically after a shipwreck, often alone on an island. In plain terms, someone stranded, usually after a shipwreck.
How do you pronounce “castaway”?
“Castaway” is pronounced KAHS-tuh-way (/ˈkæs.tə.weɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “castaway” in a sentence?
Here is “castaway” used in a sentence: “The castaway survived for months on coconuts and fish.”
What part of speech is “castaway”?
Depending on how it is used, “castaway” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “castaway” have?
“Castaway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person stranded, typically after a shipwreck, often alone on an island.