escapee

UK
/ɛs.kəˈpiː/
US
/ɪs.kəˈpi/

Translations

escapeenoun
escapees
pl
UK
/ɛs.kəˈpiː/
US
/ɪs.kəˈpi/
The escapee was captured by the police after a long chase.
Беглец был пойман полицией после долгой погони.
Additional translations
escapeeadjective
UK
/ɪˌskeɪˈpiː/
US
/ɪˌskeɪˈpi/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something involving or related to one or more escapees.

Definitions

escapeenoun
A person who has escaped from a place, especially from prison.
The police are on the lookout for the escapee who broke out of the county jail last night.
An animal or plant that has escaped from captivity or cultivation and lives or grows in the wild.
Several parakeet escapees have formed a breeding colony in the park.
escapeeadjective
Relating to or involving a person, animal, or plant that has escaped.
The escapee alert was broadcast to all neighboring counties.