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

Set the scene Nestled in historic Franklin, 25 miles south of downtown Nashville, Southall is a sustainable getaway from Music City. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

For travelers mainly looking to reset routines around meals, sleep and movement, this reads as a structured getaway rather than a clinical program. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

These new or renovated getaways offer opportunities to bask in the season’s pastoral and cultural delights in comfort. — Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Southern Living recommends this tiny, picturesque spot in Western North Carolina for a nearly European getaway. — Eva Flowe october 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 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