stowaway — a person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel secretly without paying
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel secretly without paying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstoʊəweɪ/
Example Sentences
- The captain was not amused when he found a stowaway eating all the cookies in the ship's pantry.
- Airport security has been increased to prevent stowaways from hiding in aircraft cargo compartments.
- The teenage stowaway claimed he was just trying to visit his grandmother in another country, but forgot to mention it to his parents.
stowaway
NOUN[/ˈstoʊəweɪ/]
a person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel secretly without paying
a person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel secretly without paying
The stowaway becomes a runaway, making his getaway!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Stowaway emerged as a maritime term in the 17th century, combining 'stow' (to pack or load cargo) with 'away' (to a distance). Originally used by sailors to describe a person discovered hiding among cargo during the loading and organization of freight.
Breakdown
stow (to pack or load) + away (to a distance) = a person who hides among cargo to travel secretly
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The captain was not amused when he found a stowaway eating all the cookies in the ship's pantry.”
“Airport security has been increased to prevent stowaways from hiding in aircraft cargo compartments.”
“The teenage stowaway claimed he was just trying to visit his grandmother in another country, but forgot to mention it to his parents.”
“Maritime law requires that stowaways be returned to their port of embarkation.”
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