hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat, hideout

Synonyms of hideaway

• hideout
• lair

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Highlights of the 154-room hideaway will include contemporary Cretan craftsmanship, private-pool suites and expansive panoramic pools. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026

These all-in-one destinations combine comfortable stays with beautiful surroundings, standout dining, and activities for every kind of traveler—from oceanfront retreats to mountain hideaways. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Each hideaway is a maze of split levels and staircases latticed by a waterfall and two plunge pools. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hideaway

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

Kids Definition

hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat entry 1 sense 2, hideout