castaway

[ˈkæstəweɪ]

castaway Definition

  • 1a person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place
  • 2a person who is rejected or cast out by society

Using castaway: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "castaway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie 'Cast Away' tells the story of a man who becomes a castaway on a deserted island.

  • Example

    The novel 'Robinson Crusoe' is about a castaway who spends years on a remote island.

  • Example

    After losing his job and family, he became a castaway in his own town.

castaway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for castaway

Phrases with castaway

  • an uninhabited island where a person is stranded or marooned

    Example

    He was stranded on a castaway island for three months.

  • the life of a person who is stranded or marooned in an isolated place

    Example

    He had to learn how to survive in the wild during his castaway life.

  • a narrative about a person who is stranded or marooned in an isolated place

    Example

    The castaway story of Robinson Crusoe has become a classic of English literature.

Origins of castaway

from 'cast' meaning 'throw' and 'away'

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Summary: castaway in Brief

A 'castaway' [ˈkæstəweɪ] is a person who is stranded or marooned in an isolated place, either due to a shipwreck or social rejection. Examples include the novel 'Robinson Crusoe' and the movie 'Cast Away.' The term extends into phrases like 'castaway island' and 'castaway story,' referring to uninhabited islands and narratives about survival. 'Castaway life' denotes the experience of being stranded.

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