How to Use getaway in a Sentence

getaway

noun
  • We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.
  • The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.
  • Ahead, our guide to the best Airbnbs in Barcelona for your next great getaway.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Pack up for a short getaway, even an overnight, if the mood hits.
    — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Even on that quick getaway, there was so much to see and do.
    — Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Safe to say, at the end of your stay, your Goatel getaway will be well worth the bill(y).
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Read on to learn more about the town and plan the perfect autumn getaway.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Throw in steep hills, open bowls and lake views, and I was sold — at least for a three-day getaway.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Bryan Cranston wants to trade in the glitz and glam of the silver screen for an idyllic French getaway.
    — USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • Mii amo appeared on the list of the top new wellness getaways for 2023.
    — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Spring is the perfect time for a getaway to a small town in the American South.
    — Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Here’s how to use the site to plan your next getaway or level up your next road trip.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Below, find the very best hotels and unique stays to book for your fall getaway.
    — Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Here's how to plan the perfect getaway in Ouray, Colorado.
    — Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Grab it on sale ahead of your next warm-weather getaway.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Starling served as the getaway driver in two of the robberies.
    — Henri Hollis, ajc, 6 Jan. 2022
  • Your next luxe getaway is about to come with an even heftier price tag.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The mountains are calling: Check out these 10 towns for a fall getaway.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Looking for a serene beach getaway with lots of nature and no crowds?
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • That getaway becomes all the better when you're headquartered in a stylish hotel in the heart of the city.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • With summer winding down, last minute getaways with the girls may still be in the pipeline.
    — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to have a nice getaway.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The thief is on his way out when the owners show up for a last-minute romantic getaway.
    — Kate Knibbs, Wired, 18 Mar. 2022
  • To mark this feat, the Harveys honored their love with a getaway to Taormina, Italy.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 July 2024
  • Summer is a few months away, and with it, the dream of an idyllic weekend getaways from NYC.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The group had a getaway car, but earlier that day Keyes had shot out its tires in an attempt to block the road.
    — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The plot revolves around a weekend getaway at a picturesque cabin in the woods.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The fourth member of the group, the getaway driver, Kay Matheson, drove up, and Mr. Hamilton laid it on the back seat.
    — Richard Sandomir, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The fourth member of the group, the getaway driver, Kay Matheson, drove up, and Mr. Hamilton laid it on the back seat.
    — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2022
  • It's been deemed to have one of the prettiest small towns in California and as a locals-only secret for a scenic getaway, but the 76-square-mile isle can also burst to life if an event is being held.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025

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