getaway

noun
UK: /ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/
US: /ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/

  1. A short holiday or escape from everyday life.

    1. We had a weekend getaway to the coast last month.
    2. The island offers a perfect romantic getaway for couples seeking tranquility.

  2. An escape, especially from custody or a dangerous situation.

    1. The bank robbers planned their getaway carefully.
    2. The prisoners made a daring getaway during the night, evading the guards.

Synonyms

vacation escape retreat excursion break flight
getaway intransitive-verb

  1. To leave a place quickly, often to escape or avoid something.

    1. We need to getaway before the storm hits.
    2. He had to getaway after the argument to avoid further conflict.
getaway adjective

  1. Used to describe something related to a short holiday.

    1. They offer a great getaway package at the resort.
    2. We are looking for a cheap getaway location for the summer holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "getaway" in English means: A short holiday or escape from everyday life., An escape, especially from custody or a dangerous situation..

The phonetic transcription of "getaway" is /ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "getaway": vacation, escape, retreat, excursion, break, flight.

Example usage of "getaway": "We had a weekend getaway to the coast last month.". More examples on the page.