getaway
- noun
- /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/
- 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.
- We have a nice little getaway in Nashville IN this past fall.
- Now getaway time does not mean weeks or months away.
- So we cooked up this little getaway.
- Christy and I had a getaway to Big Sur about this time last year I believe is when we went to Big Sur.
Examples
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
A short journey to a place and back
A short trip for a couple to spend time alone and feel close
A short trip people take over the weekend to relax
A journey taken to enjoy yourself rather than for work
A short trip in summer to relax, for example at the beach
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A short secret trip for a romantic or sexual meeting, often an affair
How Relaxing
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.