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
Recent Examples on the Web While researching his book, Zimmerman trekked through the Chinese countryside where the train was derailed and the hundreds of hostages were marched to the bandits’ hideaway. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2024 Since these early days, it’s developed a reputation as a tranquil hideaway with a gorgeous architectural and artistic footprint. Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024 Find this Gatsby-esque hideaway inside the Resort Club Lounge. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2024 Best Hotels and Resorts The Cove, Eleuthera Tucked between two white-sand coves located on the narrowest point of the island, The Cove is a 29-room boutique property best suited for travelers seeking a tranquil hideaway. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 Just on Vrbo alone, there are two million global listings to scroll through, ranging from beachfront getaways to mountain hideaways. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 Since 1919, this fixture on leafy Margaret Island, a pedestrian-only Danube River hideaway straddling Buda and Pest, has held a series of boisterous, family-friendly pools that call to mind a water park bolstered by ample shady perches to unwind in between splash sessions. Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 What better combination than a private jet and island hideaway for an idyllic travel experience? Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 Croatia, with its 1,104-mile-long Adriatic coastline dotted with villas, seaside mansions and island hideaways, is well positioned to serve a burgeoning luxury holiday home market. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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 19 Apr. 2024.

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hideaway

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

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