hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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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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Where to Stay Higashiyama Niseko Village, Ritz-Carlton Reserve A serene, elegant hideaway that sets the tone for luxury in Niseko. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025 From the seemingly floating castle Kiamo Ko to Elphaba’s forest hideaway, and even new locations within The Emerald City like Glinda’s apartment, Crowley’s work in the second film focuses more on expanding the world of Oz past Shiz University. Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025 Sugar & Vice paints the hideaway bar with sparkling lights, rhinestones and a whole lot of pink. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025 Restaurants in Flagstaff, AZ Tiki Grill Turn your meal into a mini-vacation at this tropical hideaway. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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hideaway

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