escapade

noun
UK: /ˌeskəˈpeɪd/
US: /ˌeskəˈpeɪd/

  1. A short, exciting adventure or a silly act.

    1. The kids had an escapade in the park today.
    2. His latest escapade involved sneaking into the zoo after dark it was foolish.

  2. An activity that is not acceptable or serious, though playful.

    1. Her college escapade was jumping into the fountain.
    2. The company dismissed his latest financial escapade as youthful exuberance, unfortunately.

Synonyms

caper antic stunt frolic adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "escapade" in English means: A short, exciting adventure or a silly act., An activity that is not acceptable or serious, though playful..

The phonetic transcription of "escapade" is /ˌeskəˈpeɪd/ in British English and /ˌeskəˈpeɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "escapade": caper, antic, stunt, frolic, adventure.

Example usage of "escapade": "The kids had an escapade in the park today.". More examples on the page.