A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions. / A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.

(of a horse or other animal) Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver. / Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping. / Easily won, as a contest. / Accelerating out of control.

plural of runaway

A bride-to-be who runs away from a wedding shortly before the ceremony, often due to so-called cold feet.

(astronomy) A star that has a relatively high velocity relative to its surroundings; typically the result of a supernova in a binary star system

plural of runaway bride

plural of runaway star

Synonym of Fisherian runaway

(evolutionary theory) A suggested sexual selection mechanism to account for the evolution of exaggerated male ornamentation (such as a peacock's plumage) by persistent, directional female choice.

(industrial relations) A plant that is moved to another region in order to escape the demands of a trade union.