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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But this hideaway is all real and becoming one of the city’s most memorable places to stay. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 From serene desert sanctuaries to tropical hideaways, each destination offers a unique spa experience that will leave you feeling pampered, balanced, and blissfully carefree. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025 For the past 12 months our photographers have roamed hotel rooms, celebrity homes and even hideaways of the Hollywood Bowl in search of transcendent shots of Hollywood and arts figures in their element. Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024 The 10 Best All-inclusive Resorts in Puerto Vallarta 04 of 08 Paraiso de la Bonita, The Luxury Collection — Mexico Hidden between a mangrove reserve and the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Paraiso de la Bonita is a hideaway reserved exclusively for adults. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hideaway 

Word History

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 21 Feb. 2025.

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hideaway

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