getaway
noun
get·away
ˈge-tə-ˌwā 
Examples of getaway in a Sentence
We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.
The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.
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Plus, thanks to the higher occupancy, this would make for the perfect getaway for a group of friends or family.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Once that’s squared away, you’ll be all set for a picture-perfect lake getaway with some of your favorite people.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Jaclyn's resort getaway with friends falls flat when the destination proves less exciting than expected.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The scene is intended to show Americans’ ignorance toward Buddhism and signal that this relaxing getaway in Thailand will be anything but relaxing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Once that’s squared away, you’ll be all set for a picture-perfect lake getaway with some of your favorite people.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Jaclyn's resort getaway with friends falls flat when the destination proves less exciting than expected.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The scene is intended to show Americans’ ignorance toward Buddhism and signal that this relaxing getaway in Thailand will be anything but relaxing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for getaway
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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getaway
noun
get·away
ˈget-ə-ˌwā
3
: a short vacation
4
: a place suitable for a vacation
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