getaway
noun
get·away
ˈge-tə-ˌwā 
Synonyms
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
Sunrise Cove getaway, South Carolina: $37,510 nightly.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Check out the 26 most beautiful beaches on earth, then start plotting your getaway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s Mexico getaway was one for the books!
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In a recent interview with Instyle, Gigi admitted her favorite summer getaway is one on the East Coast with her baby girl.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Jenner has been showing off her tropical getaway on social media—but eagle-eyed fashion fans are likely more jealous of her vacation wardrobe than the destination.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
The Giants got timely hits, a standout effort from starting pitcher Jordan Hicks and even stole their first bases of the season Wednesday in a 7-1 getaway day win over the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
After their Caribbean getaway, they were then spotted having lunch at Nobu in Malibu.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to use the site to plan your next getaway or level up your next road trip.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Check out the 26 most beautiful beaches on earth, then start plotting your getaway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s Mexico getaway was one for the books!
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In a recent interview with Instyle, Gigi admitted her favorite summer getaway is one on the East Coast with her baby girl.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Jenner has been showing off her tropical getaway on social media—but eagle-eyed fashion fans are likely more jealous of her vacation wardrobe than the destination.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
The Giants got timely hits, a standout effort from starting pitcher Jordan Hicks and even stole their first bases of the season Wednesday in a 7-1 getaway day win over the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
After their Caribbean getaway, they were then spotted having lunch at Nobu in Malibu.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to use the site to plan your next getaway or level up your next road trip.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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getaway
noun
get·away
ˈget-ə-ˌwā
3
: a short vacation
4
: a place suitable for a vacation
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