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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Martha Stewart may have traded serene ocean views for cityscapes on her recent getaway to London, but her vacation style is still making waves.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 July 2025
From summer camps and vacations to weddings and weekend getaways to coming home to buying school supplies, the seasons often fill up fast.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
People have transformed the contemporary construction into various types of spaces, including a camping getaway site, an extra office space, an art studio, and a tiny waterfront house.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
For many, the classic summer getaway is more a fantasy than a plan.
—Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 July 2025
From summer camps and vacations to weddings and weekend getaways to coming home to buying school supplies, the seasons often fill up fast.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
People have transformed the contemporary construction into various types of spaces, including a camping getaway site, an extra office space, an art studio, and a tiny waterfront house.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
For many, the classic summer getaway is more a fantasy than a plan.
—Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 22 July 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 29 Jul. 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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