stowaway
word
Definition
A stowaway is a person who hides on a vehicle, such as a ship, plane, or train, to travel secretly and without paying.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to secret passengers in ships or other large vehicles. Always implies illegal or unauthorized travel. The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned, common in news or historical stories.
Example Sentences
The police found a stowaway hiding on the ship.
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The airplane crew was surprised by a stowaway after landing.
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The captain did not expect to find a stowaway during the trip.
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As a kid, he dreamed of being a stowaway and sailing around the world.
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The movie tells the story of a young stowaway escaping to a new life.
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Authorities are tightening security to prevent any stowaway from boarding cargo ships.
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