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

Clark shared the couple's first photos on Instagram in August 2023, a scenic snap of their summer lakeside getaway. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

Channel the energy of these creative giants with a romantic getaway at one of the most coveted stays in the Côte d'Azur. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Christina Haack traded winter layers for a bikini and a tropical getaway. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026

From Alaska to Florida, these 51 spots are perfect for a couple's getaway. —Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

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