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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Cap-Eden-Roc's latest hideaway, a nine bedroom private villa on the estate, is now available to rent and here there's a combination of seclusion within 6,500 sqm of private grounds, while close enough to access the main hotel via a short stroll. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Hamptons Beach House The one home the former couple shared with the world is their modernist Hamptons hideaway, which was published in an AD feature in November 2021. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025 The Café Romano Lounge Bar is an intimate hideaway perfect for cozying up in a leather booth and sipping a martini, while the Ristorante Cafè Romano serves Roman classics and international standards like a burger and a Caesar salad. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 Treville remains a preferred hideaway for celebrities including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Sting who appreciate its luxurious amenities combined with a low-key vibe. Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 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 23 Jun. 2025.

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hideaway

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