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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To design her fantasy hideaway, Champagne set to work making structural repairs such as replacing the pool room roof and adding decorative touches, including a leopard print carpet in the primary bedroom and a bathroom floor embedded with vintage coins. Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026 The backstory Built by the late, great architect Kerry Hill for its first opening in 1993, The Datai Langkawi was one of Malaysia’s pioneering luxury jungle hideaways, and its reputation speaks volumes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 One of them is Four Seasons at the Surf Club, a historic property that now doubles as a low-key residential hideaway with full hotel service. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 May 2026 Now Raleigh’s secret hideaway boutique isn’t so secret anymore. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 May. 2026.

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hideaway

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