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 of getaway

• 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

Being flexible on your destination within the framework of a certain type of getaway — a beach vacation, for example — helps. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Specifically, consider pushing back your fall getaway as late on the calendar as possible, and just before hitting the start of the winter holidays. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Southern Living recommends Jacksonville for a riverfront getaway near the ocean. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Family vacations have become limited to weekend getaways, because judges can schedule hearings at any time. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• 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