noun
castaway
KAHS-tuh-way
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."
How to Use Castaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone stranded, usually after a shipwreck.
Common pairings
stranded castaway
desert island castaway
Word Forms
castaways plural
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Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "cast away".