escapee

[ih-skey-pee, es-key-]

noun

1. a person who escapes, especially from a prison or other place of detention.

escapee

/ ɪˌskeɪˈpiː /

noun

1. a person who has escaped, esp an escaped prisoner

Word History and Origins

Origin of escapee¹

First recorded in 1860–65; escape + -ee

Example Sentences

It’s heartening, especially once viewers realize these are fellow Borderland escapees who have picked themselves up from the dire circumstances that led to their otherworldly journey in the first place.

From Salon

During the Covid pandemic, many escapees said there had been a severe lack of food, and people across the country died of hunger.

From BBC

The escapees told us that the workers are confined to their construction sites day and night, where they are watched by agents from North Korea's state security department.

From BBC

He argued the location acted as a natural deterrent for escapees.

From BBC

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said in her statement that Mr Williams "admitted to agents that one of the escapees advised him to turn the water off in the cell where the inmates escaped from".

From BBC

Related Words

• defector 
• deserter 
• fugitive 
• runaway