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 alleged attack happened last Monday during a getaway the 46-year-old Konig and his wife, Arielle, 36, took to celebrate her birthday. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025

For family vacations, romantic trips, mother-daughter getaways, and solo adventures. —Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025

On March 23, the official Yankees X account shared a statement from Brett and his wife, Jessica Gardner, announcing that their son died unexpectedly during a getaway with his family. —Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025

These dramatic peaks set a strong tone for a wine country getaway in Central Otago, which is prized for its award-winning wines. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

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