escapade
Americannoun
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a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape
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any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp
Etymology
Origin of escapade
1645–55; < French < Spanish escapada, equivalent to escap ( ar ) to escape + -ada -ade 1
Example Sentences
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"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand very quickly with tragic consequences," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
In Brontë’s novel, Cathy and Heathcliff first encounter their neighbors, the Lintons, after an outdoor escapade gone awry.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
She has some news: She’s going to Europe instead, on a budget escapade with friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
Until this escapade, though, we didn’t quite realize the extent to which no one is in charge: Nobody knows how decisions are made or even whether they are made or simply tumble out randomly.
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025
“It’s a good thing she doesn’t know about your escapade last night,” said Noor, giving him a measured look.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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