getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā 

1

: an act or instance of getting away: such as

a

: escape

b

: start

2

: a place suitable for a vacation

3

: a vacation especially of brief duration

Synonyms

• break
• breakout
• bunk [British]
• escape
• flight
• lam
• rout
• slip

Examples of getaway in a Sentence

We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.

The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.

Recent Examples on the Web

Granted, a traditional beach vacation is a reasonably reliable way to give frigid weather the cold shoulder, but so is an unconventional getaway. —Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

In total, seven couples got engaged in the pods, and all but one pair headed to Mexico for a romantic getaway. —Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Cue the Color These colorful picks are sure to brighten up any outfit and are the perfect accessory to pack if you’re headed on a tropical getaway. —Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

Don’t Move centers on Megan Forrester (Fonseca), who joins her church group on a camping getaway after losing her family in a tragic accident. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Kids Definition

getaway

noun

get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā 

1

: escape entry 2 sense 1

2

: start entry 2 sense 2

3

: a short vacation

4

: a place suitable for a vacation