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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As travelers chase farther-flung getaways, the Seychelles has recently drawn an influx of luxury retreats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Family vacations have become limited to weekend getaways, because judges can schedule hearings at any time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
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
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
He’d practiced fast getaways, fantasized he was revving a powerful engine that left a skid mark and dust behind.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
