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

If an autumn getaway is in your future, these are the most exciting hotel openings to have top of mind. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Each one has something special to offer; read on to begin planning your next fall getaway. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Expect floats, marching bands, autumn lanterns, a food festival, kids’ activities, and a costume contest, all in one of our favorite towns for a fall getaway. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

The man was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Potomac served as his personal yacht and getaway. — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 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