hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)

Examples of hideaway in a Sentence

The resort is a perfect romantic hideaway for young couples. the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 Founded by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe in 1954, this beachfront property has evolved from a private residence into one of Europe's most prestigious hideaways. Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025 The company also offers a hideaway stove that stores inside the rear wall cubby. New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hideaway was in 1926

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“Hideaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideaway. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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hideaway

noun
hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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