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

The Chateaux Deer Valley Though snow fills the Christmas Week forecast around Park City, this Four-Star mountain getaway’s Lincoln Luxury Escape still captures our eye. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

If there’s no dog in the house, another equally solid getaway plan is volunteering to run an errand—a not particularly fun one. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024

Kentucky is home to numerous picturesque small towns, with festive traditions and cozy celebrations, that create the perfect backdrop for a holiday getaway, our Kirby Adams reports. —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 Dec. 2024

Over the past two weeks, Clooney has been spotted wearing a variety of chic getaway looks while getting some R&R—like a graphic Stella McCartney dress, and a boho Chloé bag that is right on trend. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 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