hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat, hideout

Synonyms of hideaway

• hideout
• lair

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The resort has long been a hideaway for billionaires and Hollywood types, but its hospitality scene has lacked a real luxury option until now. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Its 52 villas, all with private pools and heaps of space, come from the drawing board of Belgian designer Jean-Michel Gathy, and range from lofty beachfront retreats to hillside hideaways. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Here’s how to make the most of a fall getaway to this mountain hideaway. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Built for indoor-outdoor living, the Los Angeles–area dwelling features an open floor plan that spills out to the yard via hideaway glass walls. — Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hideaway

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

Kids Definition

hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat entry 1 sense 2, hideout