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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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 Led by chefs Freddy Money and Jason Beliveau, Nami is a dark and swanky hideaway specializing in crowd-pleasing Japanese comforts with elevated twists. Katie Chang, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Located behind a speakeasy-style door within the Delta Sky Club in Concourse E, the intimate 6,700-square-foot hideaway features three-course meals and creative craft cocktails, and pays homage to the city’s maritime and higher education heritage. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Dec. 2024 The dining area, designed for entertaining, with the cat’s hideaway on the left. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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hideaway

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

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