escapology

noun

es·​cap·​ol·​o·​gy i-ˌskā-ˈpä-lə-jē How to pronounce escapology (audio)
ˌe-(ˌ)skā-
: the art or practice of escaping
escapologist noun

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His mazy dribbles, the drop of the shoulder and his unique talent for escapology have illuminated so many Palace matches. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025 After so many other feats of escapology, there is little reason to expect that he will be held accountable in any meaningful way. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 Mar. 2022 Escapology, an entertainment retailer, plans to open a 7,070-square-foot location, while Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory will take 1,366 square feet. Paul Owers, Sun-Sentinel.com, 28 Apr. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of escapology was in 1939

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“Escapology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escapology. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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