getaway

[get-uh-wey]

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of getaway¹

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

Example Sentences

When planning a family getaway to Southeast Asia, a great tip is to pre-book accommodation at properties known for welcoming travelers.

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McVie cleaned the getaway car and the clothes he was wearing.

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He was shot in the hand and broke his ankle making his getaway.

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After the screening, Peck joked about his getaway.

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They are a man suspected of being one of the two who waited with getaway motorbikes on the street outside the Louvre; and his wife, who faces a possible charge of conspiracy.

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