hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat, hideout

Synonyms of hideaway

• hideout
• lair

Examples of hideaway in a Sentence

The resort is a perfect romantic hideaway for young couples.

the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing

Recent Examples on the Web

By the mid-nineteen-fifties, most of the spas were defunct, and Te Aroha had diminished into a sleepy hideaway, a place, perhaps, for getting a tire fixed on the way to somewhere else. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

For a quieter moment, Libero Bar is a serene and luxurious indoor hideaway, ideal for coffee, wine, or a cocktail. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Within the beautiful Cycladic landscape is Luura, a clifftop boutique hideaway (opened August 1) by Morgans Originals, a collection of independent hotels deeply rooted in local culture. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Here’s a look at the landmarks, diners and hideaways that invigorated him. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hideaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā 

: retreat entry 1 sense 2, hideout