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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From storybook Southern estates to sleek West Coast escapes and Bahamian hideaways, the homes of her collection are covered in more detail below. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 The Tropical Ocean looks like a Caribbean hideaway with huts which are built from bamboo and have thatched roofs. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 In 2001, the property debuted as an upscale, trendy hideaway, an early expansion for the up-and-coming W Hotels brand. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025 The charming hideaway isn’t the legendary coach's only property on the island, however. Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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hideaway

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