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

Martin McDonagh’s latest comedy drama casts Malkovich as Chris Carlisle, a dying CIA assassin who in 1973 is visiting Chile’s Easter Island with a protégé, played by Sam Rockwell, who just may kill his mentor before their getaway is over. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

Anticipating the backlash, Franklyn had already booked an island getaway to escape the noise. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Quick escape There is no shortage of worthy weekend getaways from Brisbane, including the Gold Coast and Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

But for certain migratory birds, the Sacramento Valley and the Delta is a balmy winter getaway. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 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