escape artist

noun

: someone (such as a performer or criminal) unusually adept at escaping from confinement

Examples of escape artist in a Sentence

Harry Houdini became famous as an escape artist.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zheng has ​become Flushing Meadows’ most entertaining escape artist this year, coming back from ⁠a 0-5 deficit in the deciding set against third-round foe Madison Keys. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

According to legend, a traveling salesman saw the escape artist in the booth and locked him inside, supposedly causing Houdini to furiously attempt to kick his way out. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

These trackers are an excellent precaution for travel, off-leash play, hiking and escape artists. — Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026

Last but not least, dark-horse bullpen candidate Tayron Guerrero, who’s made more appearances than any other Red Sox pitcher this preseason, and proved himself the ultimate escape artist. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for escape artist

• bonapartist
• chartist
• smartest