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hideaway

American  
[hahyd-uh-wey] / ˈhaɪd əˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge.

    His hideaway is in the mountains.

  2. hideaway bed.

adjective

  1. hidden; concealed; a hideaway compartment for luggage.

hideaway British  
/ ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hiding place or secluded spot

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Etymology

Origin of hideaway

1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase (transitive) hide ( something ) away or (intransitive) hide away

Example Sentences

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Daniel Andreas San Diego was discovered in a rural hideaway in the Conwy valley in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The property is the epitome of privacy as it is surrounded by lush landscaping, offering the star the perfect hideaway from the spotlight.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Guerra, who goes by Coach Jon, is sending lobs across the net toward me and three other students at the Padel Courts, a hideaway just off Sunset Boulevard in Little Armenia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

Designer Jennifer Gardner says that when you’re searching for furniture and décor for a “you space” in your backyard hideaway, don’t skip that all-important planning step.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

It was to be his Captain Marvel hideaway.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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