1. a person who has escaped from prison or captivity

Examples

• The police are searching for three escapees from the county jail.
• An escapee from the detention center was captured after two days.
• The escapee had been hiding in the woods for weeks.
• Prison officials increased security after the escapee was recaptured.
• The escapee was spotted near the highway by a passing motorist.
• Local residents were warned to be alert for any escapees in the area.