getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā 

1

: an act or instance of getting away: such as

a

: escape

b

: start

2

: a place suitable for a vacation

3

: a vacation especially of brief duration

Synonyms of getaway

• escape
• flight

Examples of getaway in a Sentence

We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.

The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.

Recent Examples on the Web

This time around, there will be three training sessions in Adelaide on the back of a mini getaway in Noosa, on southern Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, where England spent plenty of time on the beach and, of course, managed to fit in a game of golf or two. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

The customizable floor plan works well as a compact seasonal getaway or a year-round guest house in your backyard. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025

As the holidays approach, the couple is getting ready to go on an island getaway. —Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

Treat yourself to a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these 10 cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country and the White Mountains. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

getaway

noun

get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā 

1

: escape entry 2 sense 1

2

: start entry 2 sense 2

3

: a short vacation

4

: a place suitable for a vacation