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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In Mexico City, visiting teams tend to stay either close to the airport for a quick getaway, or downtown in the heart of the city.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
There’s nothing quite like waking up in a dreamy hotel bed complete with luxurious linens spritzed with a scent that reminds you of your favorite getaway.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
There’s nothing quite like waking up in a dreamy hotel bed complete with luxurious linens spritzed with a scent that reminds you of your favorite getaway.
—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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