stowaway
pronunciation
How to pronounce stowaway in British English:
UK [ˈstəʊəweɪ]
How to pronounce stowaway in American English:
US [ˈstoʊəweɪ]
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- Noun:
- a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
Word Origin
- stowaway (n.)
- 1848, from verbal phrase stow away "conceal," in use by 1795; see stow + away.
Example
- 1. The stowaway masqueraded as a crew member .
- 2. In the west , a public information campaign would be an obvious response to the stowaway deaths .
- 3. A stowaway fell thousands of feet from a plane on to a quiet suburban street after apparently hiding in the landing gear .
- 4. The stowaway was found in a stairwell of the coach after it passed through the gates of sandhurst , reports the sun .
- 5. The stipulations for alcohol management , narcotics searching and stowaway prevention onboard .