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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Romantic, historic, and delightfully private, L’Hôtel would be the ultimate old-world hideaway if old-world applied to the aesthetics and not the mattress and bathroom accessories. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 According to David Garrow's biography of King, Bearing the Cross, the leader became emotional and stalked out of the meeting to go see his girlfriend at their hideaway apartment. Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026 The upper deck is home to an alfresco dining area as well as an infinity pool at the bow, while the sundeck has been transformed into a private hideaway to lounge in secluded luxury. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 From the best restaurants and bars to can’t-miss hikes and hideaways, here's how to plan the perfect visit to Bozeman, Montana. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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hideaway

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