elopement

noun

Sayi-LOHP-muhnt/ɪˈloʊpmənt/UK/ɪˈləʊpmənt/

4 meanings of elopement

1
to marrynouncountable or uncountable
Running away in secret with someone you love, usually to get married.
Their elopement shocked both families, who did not even know the couple was dating.
Some couples choose elopement because their families would try to stop the wedding.
UsageThe verb is elope: they eloped to Las Vegas.
2
leaving homenounrarecountable or uncountable
Running away from home, for any reason at all.
Similarescape, flight
3
nouncountable
A very small wedding, not kept secret, with just the couple or a few guests, often somewhere beautiful.
They skipped the big party and had an elopement on a beach with just their two best friends.
Her parents knew all about the elopement and watched it on a video call.
Note

4
noun
When someone who needs care, like a person with dementia or autism, leaves a safe place or caregiver without permission.

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From the word "elope" with "-ment" added at the end.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 1 fact