Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stowaway
noun
/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/
Definition
A person who secretly boards a vehicle, such as a ship or an aircraft, without paying for a ticket.
Examples
- The stowaway was discovered hiding in the cargo hold.
- They found a stowaway on the plane after it landed.
- She decided to stow away on the ship to escape her troubles.
Meaning
A stowaway is someone who hides on a form of transportation in order to travel without an official ticket or permission.
Synonyms
- passenger
- hitchhiker
- freeloader
