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

Since 1999, the beachside property has been home to Casa del Mar, a sister property to Shutters and a comfortable getaway for those that want to be right by the Pacific. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

Go for a day, or plan a weekend getaway. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Taking a fabulous getaway is awesome. —Nicole Harris, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

Add pro sports, craft beer, food halls, and mangrove paddling nearby, and Tampa shapes up as a dynamic weekend getaway. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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