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

Season four begins with the spotlight on DadTok, aka the husbands (and exes) to the show’s main cast, as they’ve been invited to a luxury getaway filmed for Hulu sister series Vanderpump Villa. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

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Charming downtowns, fresh seafood, scenic trails, and standout stays make each one of the South's Best beach getaways worth returning to year after year. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Since Vic and Christine didn’t get an international getaway, TurboTax is surprising them with a honeymoon (and handling their first joint tax return while they’re gone, of course). —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

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