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

• escape
• flight

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

Planning small joys in early fall—like a weekend getaway or embracing fall traditions—can reframe the experience from dread to anticipation. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025

The weekend getaway came after Kylie attended Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

Police officers seeking to thwart the getaway are impeded by the festivities of the Puerto Rican Day parade, which features a sublime performance by the salsa great Eddie Palmieri (who died earlier this month, at the age of eighty-eight). —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025

While swimming is not allowed, these are great getaways for fishing, picnicking or just walking along the water’s edge. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 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