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

• 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

Pair it with sandals and a sun hat for your tropical getaway or style it with heels and a trendy jacket for a night out on the town. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

There's no better way to enjoy fall than by heading to one of America's many charming small towns for an autumnal getaway—and these communities offer some of the best fall foliage in the country. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025

Some of these countries and cities are ideal for shoulder season beach getaways, while others entice with magical Christmas markets and northern lights viewings. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

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