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

• break
• breakout
• bunk [British]
• escape
• flight
• lam
• rout
• slip

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

Frontier Airlines recently launched the A Blizzard of Savings sale, which has discounted fares to popular vacation getaways as low as $19 one-way. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025

Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? —Seth Kugel, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Lerman stars as Isaac, whose romantic getaway with Iris (Rachel Sennott) goes a bit haywire and chaos ensues as the two try to get a grasp on the twisted situation. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025

In April, the maison will host its first wellness retreat at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the illustrious writers’ getaway turned luxury resort in Cap d’Antibes, France. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

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