hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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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
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This elegant hideaway isn't new to the perks and pitfalls of high society, either. Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2026 The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways. Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 This stretch of coastline, about 30 minutes north of Tulum and south of Playa del Carmen, benefits from strict environmental protections and continues to exist as a serene, timeless hideaway for lovers, families and friends, solo travelers, and sea turtles that return to nest here every year. Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 Turn your home into a luxurious winter hideaway worth hibernating in with this warm, cozy home trend. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hideaway was in 1926

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“Hideaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideaway. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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hideaway

noun
hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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