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

His interior designer snapped a picture of them jumping into a getaway car.

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"We used that experience as a little kind of getaway... You can really do wonders with eight hours."

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Once the rest of the couples got to Mexico for their romantic getaways, it was fun to see how they interacted with each other.

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The 5,700-square-foot vacation getaway in the trendy Hamptons enclave has five bedrooms, a pool, and endless ocean views.

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After the killing, Andrademembreno and Diaz laughed as they ran back into their getaway car, according to witness testimony.

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