hideaway

noun

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

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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The jewel box–like property was created by combining a series of smaller hotels into this 32-room hideaway. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025 DiCaprio has also funneled his fortune into a string of homes and hideaways. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 This beautiful home also boasts a full pool and hot tub in the outdoor space, as well as space heaters and a sound system for the ultimate hideaway. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 Underlit pathways, glowing lobby edges, and atmospheric lighting transform the grounds into something between boutique hideaway and sci-fi set. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

Word History

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 7 Oct. 2025.

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hideaway

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