escapade

The definition of an escapade is an adventure, or a daring and exciting act.

(noun)

An example of an escapade is a surprise road trip to exciting destinations.

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See escapade in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. Archaic an escape from restraint or confinement
  2. a reckless adventure or prank

Origin: Fr < Sp escapada < escapar, to escape, flee < VL *excappare: see escape

See escapade in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An adventurous, unconventional act or undertaking.

Origin:

Origin: French, a trick, an escape

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Old Spanish escapada (from escapar, to escape)

Origin: or from Old Italian scappata (from scappare, to escape)

Origin: , both from Vulgar Latin *excappāre, to escape; see escape

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