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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

castaways

/kæsˈteɪwɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does castaways mean?

noun

People who are stranded on a deserted island or in a remote place, often after a shipwreck or other accident. A person or people who are left behind or abandoned in a place.

Example

"The castaways on the island had to fend for themselves, finding food and shelter in the wilderness."

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