getaway
noun
get·away
ˈge-tə-ˌwā 
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 December 2024, 35-year-old Michael Virgil embarked on a four-day tropical getaway to Ensenada, Mexico, with his long-time fiancée and the couple’s young son, who has autism.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
For many, Arizona may not be the first destination that comes to mind when thinking about a winter getaway.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
And Breakfast Bed and breakfasts are the ideal stay for a small-town getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was Minnesota, which came in last on the list of top 20 states for a holiday getaway.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
For many, Arizona may not be the first destination that comes to mind when thinking about a winter getaway.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
And Breakfast Bed and breakfasts are the ideal stay for a small-town getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was Minnesota, which came in last on the list of top 20 states for a holiday getaway.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for getaway
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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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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