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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Fouquet’s makes the perfect place to post up for a weekend getaway (or longer) in a cozy and iconic corner of New York’s downtown.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
But the cost of your getaway doesn’t have to linger on a credit card statement.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The three-day getaway is packed with opportunities to relax, recharge and forge new friendships.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, because the singer’s friend group is so large, there will likely be multiple getaways, according to Us Weekly.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
But the cost of your getaway doesn’t have to linger on a credit card statement.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The three-day getaway is packed with opportunities to relax, recharge and forge new friendships.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, because the singer’s friend group is so large, there will likely be multiple getaways, according to Us Weekly.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Getaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getaway. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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