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

Just as there’s a specific pace and feel to a fall weekend getaway, there’s also a uniform. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

While just 133 people live in Kimmswick, Missouri today, the tiny hamlet is perfect for a classic weekend getaway. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

And the vacation rental website Airbnb ranked Blowing Rock among the nation’s trendiest places for fall weekend getaways, CharlotteFive previously reported. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026

Located in Winter Haven about an hour outside of Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida is a fun, family getaway—espeically if your kids aged two to 13. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• 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