Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stowaway
noun
/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/
Definition
A person who hides on a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane, in order to travel without paying.
Examples
- The stowaway was discovered when the ship docked.
- They found a stowaway in the cargo hold of the airplane.
Meaning
Stowaways typically try to sneak onto a mode of transportation, avoiding detection to save money or escape from a situation.
Synonyms
- hitchhiker
- freeloader
- passenger
