Examples of getaway in a Sentence
We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.
The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.
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From Jennifer Lopez’s bold red dresses to Meryl Streep’s relaxed white denim and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ airy midi dresses, these outfits are timeless, wearable, and holiday weekend-ready whether you’re headed to a backyard barbeque, beach getaway, or rooftop firework show.
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Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
With an outdoor dining area that’s primed for dinners, plus proximity to nearby golf courses and restaurants, your wedding day could easily turn into an extended getaway.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
South Padre Island, Texas A South Texas barrier island, South Padre Island offers affordable and family-friendly beach getaways all year long.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
With an outdoor dining area that’s primed for dinners, plus proximity to nearby golf courses and restaurants, your wedding day could easily turn into an extended getaway.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
South Padre Island, Texas A South Texas barrier island, South Padre Island offers affordable and family-friendly beach getaways all year long.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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getaway
noun
get·away
ˈget-ə-ˌwā 
3
: a short vacation
4
: a place suitable for a vacation
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