noun
- people who hide aboard a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel without paying or being detected
Usage: plural form of stowaway
Examples
- The ship’s crew discovered three stowaways hiding in the cargo hold.
- Border patrol found several stowaways in the back of the truck.
- The airline has strict security measures to prevent stowaways from boarding planes.
- Two stowaways were caught trying to cross the ocean on a freight vessel.
- The captain ordered a thorough search for any stowaways before departure.
- Stowaways face serious legal consequences when caught by authorities.