getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā How to pronounce getaway (audio)
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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

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We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains. The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.
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During the same getaway, the actress slipped into a backless LBD for a romantic beach date with her fiancé. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Where the house’s beloved Valaya leans crisp and fresh, Athénaïs feels more sun-drenched and soft, summery getaways. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Liquid water is ubiquitous on our planet, so there’s no shortage of places with soothing waves and a refreshing coastal breeze for fun in the sun—but Earth is not the only world orbiting our star that can promise such a wet getaway. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026 Best Women’s Clothing Deals Beyond my must-have picks, Nordstrom is filled with timeless staples that work for everything from weekend getaways to everyday wear. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for getaway

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of getaway was in 1849

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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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getaway

noun
get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce getaway (audio)
1
: escape entry 2 sense 1
2
: start entry 2 sense 2
3
: a short vacation
4
: a place suitable for a vacation

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