elopement
noun
an act or instance of running off secretly, especially to be married.
elopements
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pluralof elopement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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During the elopements, her husband Bill takes photos via drone and shoots video.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
She’s delivered goods to everything from small elopements to baby showers to afternoon teas.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
The rule about elopements is to do it first and announce it afterward.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 21, 2022
Some look like elopements or first-time trips for nervous couples; others look like tearful reunions or contemplative solo journeys.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2021
Judge Come, John, girls never notify the family in advance when they plan elopements.
From Why Marry? by Jesse Lynch Williams
