getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā How to pronounce getaway (audio)
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1
: an act or instance of getting away: such as
a
: escape
b
: start
2
: a place suitable for a vacation
3
: a vacation especially of brief duration

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We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains. The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.
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Being flexible on your destination within the framework of a certain type of getaway — a beach vacation, for example — helps. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Specifically, consider pushing back your fall getaway as late on the calendar as possible, and just before hitting the start of the winter holidays. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Southern Living recommends Jacksonville for a riverfront getaway near the ocean. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Family vacations have become limited to weekend getaways, because judges can schedule hearings at any time. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for getaway

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of getaway was in 1849

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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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getaway

noun
get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce getaway (audio)
1
: escape entry 2 sense 1
2
: start entry 2 sense 2
3
: a short vacation
4
: a place suitable for a vacation
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