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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It’s blessed with beautiful beaches, lush jungle, mountain getaways, and offers an easy path to residency.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
There’s a surprising shift happening in the world of travel: more married women are booking solo getaways than ever before.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Buyers are out in full force, scouting neighborhoods between family getaways and fireworks shows.
—Marci McKown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Thomasson says she's noticed the trend become very popular with more clients seeking easy weekend getaways.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
There’s a surprising shift happening in the world of travel: more married women are booking solo getaways than ever before.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Buyers are out in full force, scouting neighborhoods between family getaways and fireworks shows.
—Marci McKown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Thomasson says she's noticed the trend become very popular with more clients seeking easy weekend getaways.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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