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getaway

getaway

52 3.0
A short trip to relax and leave daily routine
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/
translation icon : escapada
  • They booked a romantic getaway in a cozy cabin to celebrate their anniversary.
  • a weekend getaway

We have a nice little getaway in Nashville IN this past fall.

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Examples

  • From stylish restaurants to boutique hotels, this Atlanta, GA getaway will have you packing your bags.

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  • Alfie and I are actually heading into London for a little like, mini getaway, which we're both very excited about.

  • It's our favorite getaway city, and we love the arts and culture there.

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  • You can have fun on a day trip or a weekend getaway at a nearby location.

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  • This is gonna be such a romantic getaway.

  • I'm thinking a little getaway to one happy island is in order!

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  • It's my BIG 25th birthday, and my friends and I are planning a getaway to Kansas City.

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  • I recently, with our wives and some other close friends, took a little weekend getaway trip up to beautiful Big Sur.

  • When trying to decide on a Hawaii vacation rental for your next getaway, keep these important suggestions in mind.

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  • I'm home now after a wonderful weekend getaway, and I just read this post with an aching sadness.

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Synonyms

quick trip
vsgetaway
11 1.4

A short journey to a place and back

is focused on relaxation and escaping routine, not just speed
romantic getaway
vsgetaway
7 3.3

A short trip for a couple to spend time alone and feel close

is for short relaxation or escape without romantic focus
weekend getaway
vsgetaway
6 2.7

A short trip people take over the weekend to relax

is any short break for relaxation not limited to two days
pleasure trip
vsgetaway
1 3.0

A journey taken to enjoy yourself rather than for work

is a short trip for relaxation rather than general enjoyment
summer getaway
vsgetaway
1 2.6

A short trip in summer to relax, for example at the beach

is any short trip for relaxation not tied to a particular season

Antonyms

3 3.9

A vacation at home or nearby instead of traveling

Compounds

A short trip for a couple to spend time alone and feel close

A short trip people take over the weekend to relax

A short trip in summer to relax, for example at the beach

8.9

A short secret trip for a romantic or sexual meeting, often an affair

How Relaxing

retreat
69 4.2
to vacation
  • US
36 3.0
getaway
52 3.0
day out
  • UK
21 1.8

Surface Forms

getaway singular
getaways plural

Morphology

getaway = get + away (transparent) = get + away

Derived from the phrasal verb 'get away' meaning to leave or escape; learners can infer 'a short trip to get away' from the components.

Etymology

Getaway is made from get + away, meaning 'move away' or 'escape'. So a getaway for fun is a short trip that helps you 'escape' daily life and relax.