getaway
noun
a getting away or fleeing; an escape.
getaways
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pluralof getaway.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are dozens of accommodation options too, from hostels to brand new luxury getaways advertising the area as Morocco's hidden gem.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
‘There are probably countless weddings, funerals, reunions, weekend getaways and, yes — long distance relationships — that Spirit enabled’ with its flights under $100.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Expect Americans to take fewer vacations or opt for smaller getaways closer to home as a result, Gus Faucher, PNC chief economist, tells Barron’s.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Instead, Grede compares time spent with her children to limited-edition fashion collabs, noting she likes to create “high-impact, core memories” through big moments like fishing trips or New York getaways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
There were sightseeing trips up the Swiss Alps designed as getaways for relaxation, but these excursions only taxed Ernest’s weakened constitution.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
