Meaning & use
castaway
A person stranded, usually on a deserted island, after a shipwreck or accident.
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The castaway built a small shelter from driftwood and palm leaves.
After weeks alone, the castaway spotted a ship on the horizon.
A note on using this word
Castaway can also work as an adjective meaning discarded or rejected, though the noun sense is far more common.
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