O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

marooned

/məˈruːnd/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does marooned mean?

verb

left stranded, often on a deserted island, or unable to leave a place due to circumstances.

Example

"The ship was marooned on the rocky coast after a fierce storm."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for marooned

Antonyms of marooned

Rhymes with marooned