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

Instead of using the money to secure accommodations and flights for the Patriots, Smith is accused of using at least some of it to fund his own getaways to Mexico and Panama. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Martha’s Vineyard getaway Two years later, the Obamas paid $11.75 million for a picturesque 6,892-square-foot mansion set on 29.3 acres on Edgartown Great Pond on Martha’s Vineyard. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024

Airbnb highlighted the beautiful 5 bedroom house in La Punta, an ideal getaway for groups of friends or an entire family. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024

For folks hoping to book an entire home for a short holiday getaway, reservations of one to three nights will also be blocked. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024

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