escapade
a reckless adventure or wild prank.
an escape from confinement or restraint.
Origin of escapade
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How to use escapade in a sentence
The way he approaches his sexual escapades is only a microcosm of his general douchebag approach to life.
It was an auspicious time for a 21-year-old woman to publicly document her sexual escapades and humiliations.
Is This Dildo-Licking, Dominatrix-Loving Vogue Blogger the New Face of Feminism? | Lizzie Crocker | May 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe picaresque escapades and legendary extravagances of the brothers are indulged with a collective wink.
How the Sultan of Brunei Violated His Sharia Law With Me | Jillian Lauren | May 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir escapades, by turns sexual, violent, and threatening, can make for uncomfortable viewing.
Only in Pakistan can political escapades be this ridiculous.
NATO Summit’s Big Loser: Behind Obama’s Snub of Pakistan | Bruce Riedel | May 22, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Duncan had made friends again with Eric; but he did not join him in his escapades and excesses, and sat much in other studies.
Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. FarrarBurrill was his tool and accomplice in many shameful escapades.
The Diamond Coterie | Lawrence L. LynchHe knew all that Coquenil knew about her life, and more; all about her two divorces and her various sentimental escapades.
Through the Wall | Cleveland MoffettWhy must all our misdeeds come home to roost—both boyish escapades and really evil action?
The Road to Damascus | August StrindbergHe did not like emerald-hued spirits which arranged such unpleasant escapades.
The Pillar of Light | Louis Tracy
British Dictionary definitions for escapade
/ (ˈɛskəˌpeɪd, ˌɛskəˈpeɪd) /
a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape
any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp
Origin of escapade
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