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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Surrounded by the healing landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the luxe getaway has welcomed travelers seeking to put aside digital overload and other overwhelming stimuli in order to reconnect with the best versions of themselves. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The majority of guests are couples of all ages who, if not actively participating in a courtship ritual are on a romantic getaway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 McGee ended up with a year's worth of Dogfish Head beers and cocktails, a year's worth of Dog Bark treats from Waggies by Maggie & Friends and a dog-friendly getaway to Dogfish Inn. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Hitting the road Friday or over the weekend for a quick getaway? — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 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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