escapade

American  

[es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] / ˈɛs kəˌpeɪd, ˌɛs kəˈpeɪd /

noun

1. a reckless adventure or wild prank.

2. an escape from confinement or restraint.

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escapade British  

/ ˌɛskəˈpeɪd, ˈɛskəˌpeɪd /

noun

1. a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape

2. any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp

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Etymology

Origin of escapade

1645–55; < French < Spanish escapada, equivalent to escap ( ar ) to escape + -ada -ade ¹

Example Sentences

She has some news: She’s going to Europe instead, on a budget escapade with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal

On a December night in 1598, the Theatre died the way it had lived, in a legally dubious and highly entertaining escapade.

From The Wall Street Journal

But “Venetian Vespers” is more entertaining than sobering; a stylish escapade that even Henry James might relish.

From The Wall Street Journal

While fans were given a glimpse of the pair's escapades, in true Gavin and Stacey fashion the secret was never revealed.

From BBC

We stand in awkward silence at Birds on Franklin Avenue, and I’m really kicking myself for this whole escapade.

From Los Angeles Times

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