getaway
noun
get·away
ˈge-tə-ˌwā 
Synonyms
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
After their Caribbean getaway, they were then spotted having lunch at Nobu in Malibu.
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to use the site to plan your next getaway or level up your next road trip.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Among them are a bayfront getaway in California’s Newport Beach, a $15 million mansion in Sydney, Australia, and a waterfront residence in the Canadian township of Muskoka Lakes.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Teens do usually need more time to open up, and planning a getaway with just him could help speed things up.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Silver Mountain Water Fragrance This perfume for men was developed by a fanatic skier, Oliver Creed, who wanted to transport men to his favorite mountain getaway; the Swiss Alps.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or just a unique trip, these properties from Sweden to the Maldives all offer unique experiences to admire the ocean from a new perspective.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
Venturing further afield is an appealing option, especially if there is potential to add a few days to your trip and perhaps even embark on a week-long getaway.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The twisted part is that, all things considered, and teenage melodrama aside, this should have been a perfect getaway.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to use the site to plan your next getaway or level up your next road trip.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Among them are a bayfront getaway in California’s Newport Beach, a $15 million mansion in Sydney, Australia, and a waterfront residence in the Canadian township of Muskoka Lakes.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Teens do usually need more time to open up, and planning a getaway with just him could help speed things up.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Silver Mountain Water Fragrance This perfume for men was developed by a fanatic skier, Oliver Creed, who wanted to transport men to his favorite mountain getaway; the Swiss Alps.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or just a unique trip, these properties from Sweden to the Maldives all offer unique experiences to admire the ocean from a new perspective.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
Venturing further afield is an appealing option, especially if there is potential to add a few days to your trip and perhaps even embark on a week-long getaway.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The twisted part is that, all things considered, and teenage melodrama aside, this should have been a perfect getaway.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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