stowaway
Americannoun
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of stowaway
First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase stow away
Example Sentences
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Born in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, Lai was 12 when he arrived in Hong Kong as a stowaway on a fishing boat.
From BBC
The musical "brings the stowaway bear gorgeously to life", agreed Sarah Hemming of the Financial Times.
From BBC
“One could hardly fashion a disguise for a scullery maid or a stowaway out of these elegant fabrics. But for my purposes, they ought to do quite well.”
From Literature
Beejee pushed his way into the apartment, his head swiveling this way and that, as if he was looking for a stowaway.
From Literature
I was foolish to stowaway on this ship.
From Literature
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