getaway
noun
get·away
ˈge-tə-ˌwā 
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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The 28-year-old model and businesswoman posted a series of photos on Instagram from a recent beach getaway, featuring a few cheeky snaps of her in a bikini.
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When an Italian getaway is calling, John can always stay at his home across the lagoon on the island of Giudecca in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
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The snowy getaway also gives the group a chance to make memories outside together.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
When an Italian getaway is calling, John can always stay at his home across the lagoon on the island of Giudecca in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The snowy getaway also gives the group a chance to make memories outside together.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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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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