hideaway

noun

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

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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Read Next California ‘Ethereal’ canyon hideaway for sale in CA was designed by scientists. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025 For larger groups, the two-bedroom villas provide secluded hideaways with private gardens, pools, and direct beach access. Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 David Wallack, the charismatic owner behind South Beach’s iconic Mango’s Tropical Café, has listed his verdant hideaway in the unincorporated area of Redland, about 28 miles (and potentially a two-plus-hour drive with traffic) southwest of South Beach, for $19 million. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025 That unassuming hideaway has transformed into a sprawling $60 million private residence. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

Word History

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 24 Apr. 2025.

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hideaway

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