getaway

American  

[get-uh-wey] / ˈgɛt əˌweɪ /

noun

1. a getting away or fleeing; an escape.

2. the start of a race.

   a fast getaway.

3. a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation.

   a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas.

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adjective

1. used as a means of escape or fleeing.

   a stolen getaway car.

2. used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion.

   a weekend getaway house.

Etymology

Origin of getaway

First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase get away

Example Sentences

The recent fourth season of “Mormon Wives” revisits the crossover, with some of the women’s spouses partaking in their own “Villa” getaway that fuels more drama, including between Mortensen and Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Fort Worth is ideal for a weekend getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

So my Gemini prompt went something like this ahead of a business trip to London: Find me a two-night seaside getaway from London in mid-March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Some of their adult sons have joined the getaway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

They climbed rather quickly back into their jeep, ready to make a fast getaway if necessary.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl