noun
escapade
EHS-kuh-payd
Escapade (noun) means a reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act, often one that breaks the rules. Example: “Their late-night escapade left them both grounded for a month.”
noun
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A reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act, often one that breaks the rules.
"Their late-night escapade left them both grounded for a month."
How to use escapade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bold or mischievous adventure, usually a bit reckless or against the rules.
Common pairings
wild escapade
teenage escapade
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Word forms
- Plural
- escapades
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Etymology
From French escapade, itself from Spanish escapada, from escapar, "to escape."
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What does “escapade” mean?
The word “escapade” means a reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act, often one that breaks the rules. In plain terms, a bold or mischievous adventure, usually a bit reckless or against the rules.
How do you pronounce “escapade”?
“Escapade” is pronounced EHS-kuh-payd (/ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “escapade” in a sentence?
Here is “escapade” used in a sentence: “Their late-night escapade left them both grounded for a month.”
What part of speech is “escapade”?
“Escapade” is a noun.
Where does the word “escapade” come from?
The word “escapade” comes from French. From French escapade, itself from Spanish escapada, from escapar, "to escape.".
