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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Their relaxation is always cut short with a death occurs during their getaway.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe — a stately, modern residence in Truckee, California — marks the start of an exclusive, members-only approach to group getaways that fuses five-star hospitality with the comfort of home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
In July, a woman accused of acting as the getaway driver in the kidnapping was sentenced to seven years behind bars.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In November, Extreme Terrain, an off-road outfitter, released its list of the best destinations for a nature getaway this winter.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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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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