1. people who habitually seek distraction and relief from unpleasant or boring aspects of daily life, especially through entertainment or fantasy
Usage: plural of escapist

Examples

• The movie theater was filled with escapists seeking relief from their stressful jobs.
• Video games attract many escapists who want to enter different worlds.
• Critics called the romance novel readers mere escapists avoiding real relationships.
• The fantasy convention drew thousands of escapists dressed as their favorite characters.
• Some people dismiss art lovers as escapists, but art can also inspire social change.
• The travel blog appealed to escapists dreaming of exotic destinations.