escapade
Translation
escapade, adventure, stunt
Examples
He told us about his youthful escapades.
He told us about his youthful escapades.
Their late-night escapade ended in trouble.
Their late-night escapade ended in trouble.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) escapade an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure. He told us about his youthful escapades.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adventure, prank, stunt, caper
Etymology
From French 'escapade', related to Spanish 'escapada', from the same root as 'escape'. It means an act of 'escaping' from rules or convention.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'escape' and 'parade'. It's a fun, showy adventure where you escape from normal rules.