escapade
noun
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When it was first used in English, escapade referred to an act of escaping or fleeing from confinement or restraint. The relationship between escape and escapade does not end there. Both words derive from the Vulgar Latin verb excappare, meaning "to escape," a product of the Latin prefix ex- and the Late Latin noun cappa, meaning "head covering or cloak." While escape took its route through Anglo-French and Middle English, however, escapade made its way into English by way of the Spanish escapar ("to escape") and the French escapade.
Examples of escapade in a Sentence
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Conveniently, the product assortment fits comfortably in a handbag or suitcase for on-the-go requirements after the flight –– whether for a skiing adventure, yachting escapade or in between business meetings in different time zones.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
According to the brand, the sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, which is ideal for all upcoming pool and beach escapades.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 30 May 2025
The legend of Casanova, the 18th-century Venetian adventurer known for his romantic escapades, includes stories of him consuming dozens of oysters for breakfast to enhance his amorous energy.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escapade. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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