noun
- plural of elopement; instances of running away secretly to get married, typically without parental consent or a formal ceremony
Usage: countable noun; often implies a romantic or dramatic departure
Examples
- The couple's elopements to Las Vegas surprised their families.
- Elopements became more common during the pandemic when large gatherings were restricted.
- Their elopement was one of several elopements that year among their friend group.
- The novel featured multiple elopements as a recurring theme.
- Social media has made elopements easier to plan and document.
- Elopements often appeal to couples who want to avoid the stress of planning a big wedding.