noun
- plural of eloper; people who run away secretly, especially to get married without parental consent or approval
Usage: commonly used in romantic or literary contexts
Examples
- The young elopers were found three days later in a neighboring town.
- The novel tells the story of two elopers who defied their families' wishes.
- Elopers in the 19th century often faced social scandal upon their return.
- The elopers left a note explaining their decision to marry in secret.
- Many elopers sought refuge in cities where they were unknown.
- The parents hired a detective to track down the elopers.