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.
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In addition to the football tight end attending her worldwide Eras Tour 14 times, the couple embarked on a vacation in the Bahamas in March and a romantic getaway in Italy in May.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
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As an all-inclusive, ultra-luxe stay, Cheetah Plains isn’t exactly a cost-saving choice for a safari getaway.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
Tickets for Harris’s event in Provincetown — a longtime hub for artists on Cape Cod that’s a popular beach getaway for the LGBTQ community — ranged from $150 to $150,000.
—Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 20 July 2024
Lorenzo Serafini seems fully committed to help his customers pack for their summer getaways — one product drop at the time.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 July 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay
As an all-inclusive, ultra-luxe stay, Cheetah Plains isn’t exactly a cost-saving choice for a safari getaway.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
Tickets for Harris’s event in Provincetown — a longtime hub for artists on Cape Cod that’s a popular beach getaway for the LGBTQ community — ranged from $150 to $150,000.
—Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 20 July 2024
Lorenzo Serafini seems fully committed to help his customers pack for their summer getaways — one product drop at the time.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 July 2024
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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