hideaway

noun

hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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Examples of hideaway in a Sentence

The resort is a perfect romantic hideaway for young couples. the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing
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Hôtel Lou Pinet is the quiet hideaway pick on this list—a boutique property just five minutes by car from the heart of Saint-Tropez. Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 That’s why riders flock en masse to some of Europe’s most isolated mountain hideaways. Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Equipped with two queen beds, the stay is especially well-suited to a family of four or as a joint couples hideaway. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hideaway was in 1926

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“Hideaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideaway. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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hideaway

noun
hide·​away ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce hideaway (audio)
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