noun
castaway
KAHS-tuh-way
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.”
noun
1
A person stranded, typically after a shipwreck, often alone on an island.
"The castaway survived for months on coconuts and fish."
adj
1
Shipwrecked or abandoned.
"The castaway sailors were rescued after three days at sea."
"The storm left them castaway on an uninhabited island."
How to use castaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone stranded, usually after a shipwreck.
Common pairings
stranded castaway
desert island castaway
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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.
