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

• 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

Salt Lake City, Utah Combining the vibrancy of a city with views of the Wasatch Mountains and easy access to outdoor fun, Salt Lake City is an ideal fit for long weekend getaway in the fall. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025

At 20 liters, this pack is big enough for a weekend getaway and definitely the perfect size to complement your rollaboard for longer trips. —Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale is buzzing with massive discounts on best-selling fall sweaters for the office, casual coffee runs, date nights, and weekend getaways. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

Follow this guide and learn how to make the most of your next visit to Gordonsville for a solo day trip, a weekend with Mom, or a relaxing getaway with friends. —Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

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