getaway
Americannoun
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a getting away or fleeing; an escape.
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the start of a race.
a fast getaway.
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a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation.
a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas.
adjective
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used as a means of escape or fleeing.
a stolen getaway car.
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used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion.
a weekend getaway house.
Etymology
Origin of getaway
First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase get away
Example Sentences
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Burbank police had been tracking the getaway car with a GPS device and pulled the trio over shortly after.
From Los Angeles Times
His 24-year-old son, Benjamin Kanter, remembers attending getaways as a child, playing games at the dining table while adults talked business.
Airbnb also noted that “travelers have been eager to embark on their own private cottage getaway,” with a 40% increase in property searches in Muskoka since the finale aired in late December.
From Los Angeles Times
“My dad made this big ‘family announcement’ at breakfast—he’s taking a job transfer, and that little ‘getaway’ my parents were on was actually a house-hunting trip!
From Literature
A burnt out vehicle matching the description of the getaway car was found in the nearby suburb of South Turramurra shortly afterwards.
From BBC
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