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Plural of stowaway

regular plural

The plural of stowaway is stowaways.

Forms of stowaway

Singularstowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/
Pluralstowaways
Countablecountable

Stowaways in a sentence

  • The message is that it is important to ensure that nobody accidentally brings alien species with them as stowaways in their clothing, baggage or equipment.2023 March 21 (last accessed), NOBANIS: European Network on Invasive Species. From the entry alien
  • Taiwan's Coast Guard found a drifting vessel with 43 Vietnamese stowaways on board off Xinfeng Township in Hsinchu County, a Coast Guard spokesman said Wednesday.2013 March 27, “43 Vietnamese stowaways found off Hsinchu”, in Focus Taiwan, archived from the original on 21 Jun 2023, Society. From the entry Xinfeng

Meaning of stowaway

  1. noun A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.

Full definition of stowaway

Questions about the plural of stowaway

What is the plural of stowaway?
The plural of stowaway is stowaways.
Is stowaway countable?
Stowaway is a countable noun.

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