hideaway
Americannoun
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hideaways
plural
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a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge.
His hideaway is in the mountains.
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of hideaway
1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase (transitive) hide ( something ) away or (intransitive) hide away
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“An enchanted hideaway in a coveted location with inviting outdoor retreats and peek-a-boo views to downtown Los Angeles create an idyllic setting,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It is entirely hidden by a metal fence, mature trees, and several shrubs—making it the perfect romantic hideaway for Trudeau and Perry, 41, who began dating in July 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
The rise of the hideaway was well timed as consumers have been cutting back on snack purchases after filling up at the pump, hitting convenience store sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
At Pershing Square, for instance, sits her “Spike Cafe,” a mini tropical hideaway atop a parking garage sign where umbrellas and finger food props have become a prettier nesting spot for pigeons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
It was to be his Captain Marvel hideaway.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
So-called “barkitecture” includes marble puppy spas, cat hideaways and dens built specifically for Fido.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
While it is rare for members of Congress who are not in leadership roles to have offices in the Capitol building, Mrs Pelosi and Mr Hoyer had so-called hideaways as former Speaker and Majority Leader.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
Over the past five years, I've spent more hours than I wish to count exploring the subterranean hideaways and uncensored gathering spaces for some of the most unhinged communities on the Internet.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2023
Check your cats’ favorite hideaways, like crawl spaces in old houses, which can get quite warm.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2021
A century ago, no one at the Louvre even knew how many of these hideaways there were.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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