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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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Miskit, who is now chief operating officer for Visit Sacramento, a group that represents local hoteliers, described the space as being their hideaway. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The amfAR gala in Cannes dates back to 1993, when Elizabeth Taylor, who was founding international chairman, hosted it at the luxe hideaway Moulin de Mougins. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 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

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