Meaning & use
escapade
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A reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act or experience, often one that breaks from routine.
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Their weekend escapade to the coast left them exhausted but happy.
The teenagers' late-night escapade nearly got them caught by the police.
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Escapade comes from the Spanish escapada, related to 'escape,' originally suggesting a flight from restraint.
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