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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stowaways

/stəʊˈweɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does stowaways mean?

noun

People who secretly travel on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle without paying for their passage. A person who hides on a vehicle, especially a ship, in order to travel without paying.

Example

"The ship's crew discovered a group of stowaways hiding in the cargo hold."

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