noun
escapee
ehs-kay-PEE
Escapee (noun) means a person who has escaped from prison or another form of confinement. Example: “The escapee was recaptured within twenty-four hours.”
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A person who has escaped from prison or another form of confinement.
"The escapee was recaptured within twenty-four hours."
How to use escapee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has broken out of prison or another confined place.
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Word forms
- Plural
- escapees
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Etymology
From "escape" plus the suffix -ee, which marks the person the action happens to or who performs it.
Rhymes for escapee
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What does “escapee” mean?
The word “escapee” means a person who has escaped from prison or another form of confinement. In plain terms, someone who has broken out of prison or another confined place.
How do you pronounce “escapee”?
“Escapee” is pronounced ehs-kay-PEE (/ˌɛsˌkeɪˈpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “escapee” in a sentence?
Here is “escapee” used in a sentence: “The escapee was recaptured within twenty-four hours.”
What part of speech is “escapee”?
“Escapee” is a noun.
