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

These are some of the most underrated mountain towns perfect for a spring break getaway. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025

Wander the colorful streets of Old San Juan, snorkel the stunning reefs off Grand Turks, and relax on the white sand shores of a private island on this week-long getaway. —Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025

Travelers have also shared videos on social media of getaways with their parents and siblings, friends and even solo trips. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

In the accompanying black-and-white music video, the pair of songstresses are seen driving in a pickup truck, engaged in some sort of getaway. —Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 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