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

As the founder prepares to step down, the getaway transforms into a clash between big corporate ambitions and small business values, with control of the company hanging in the balance. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026

Recall, dearest reader, that the Season 4 trailer foreshadowed their getaway with a steamy shot of Benedict emerging from a lake. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

The property is a getaway and a place to unwind for the family, Toney said, a place to enjoy coffee while looking out over the lake before riding around the land. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

Near Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood, the suspects jumped out of the truck and ran to an apparent getaway vehicle driven by another person. —Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 28 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