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escapade

Pronunciation: [ˌɛs.kəˈpeɪd]

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Learn how to use escapade in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “adventure”

(noun) an exciting or unusual adventure or activity, often a bit risky or silly. It's like when you do something fun that isn't part of your normal routine, like sneaking out for a late-night ice cream run.

Example

Last summer, we went on an amazing escapade to the beach and camped under the stars.

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Staying home all weekend felt so boring; we didn’t have any escapades like we usually do.

Example

What was the most exciting escapade you ever had with your friends?

Context: “foolishness”

(noun) a wild or silly act that might not be very responsible. This is when someone does something fun but doesn't think about the consequences, like sneaking into a concert without a ticket.

Example

His escapade created lots of funny stories we still talk about at parties.

Example

I don’t want to get in trouble again because of another silly escapade.

Example

Can you tell me about a recent escapade that made you laugh?

How to pronounce escapade

Pronunciation: [ˌɛs.kəˈpeɪd]

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