getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā 

1

: an act or instance of getting away: such as

a

: escape

b

: start

2

: a place suitable for a vacation

3

: a vacation especially of brief duration

Synonyms

• break
• breakout
• bunk [British]
• escape
• flight
• lam
• rout
• slip

Examples of getaway in a Sentence

We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.

The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.

Recent Examples on the Web

The brush was too spindly to climb and too thick for a fast getaway, and the big Bahamian guide saved my hide by swinging his heavy machete to knock the boar down and fall on it. —Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025

Amazon’s new arrivals hub has a massive collection of fresh travel clothes to pack for tropical getaways, spa retreats, staycations, and more. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025

This is a fantastic time to pursue artistic projects, take off on a romantic getaway or simply embrace the fun and joy in life. —Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025

Sargassum, the stinky, slimy bane of beachgoers worldwide, returned to swarm south Florida beaches last week, as masses of the seaweed were spotted lining the shores of Miami Beach, a famous destination and beach getaway for travelers. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

getaway

noun

get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā 

1

: escape entry 2 sense 1

2

: start entry 2 sense 2

3

: a short vacation

4

: a place suitable for a vacation