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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Each hideaway is a maze of split levels and staircases latticed by a waterfall and two plunge pools. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 The Kennedys aren’t the only ones in love with the Cape Cod hideaway. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 The great room — with the river as a backdrop — is anchored by a custom entertainer’s bar and built-ins, a cozy gas fireplace and a hydraulic hideaway television. David Caraccio march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Previously listed for $32 million, the luxe hideaway is now being offered at auction, with bidding starting April 15 and closing April 29. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2026.

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hideaway

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