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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The Enchanted Cottage is a hidden hideaway for up to four people and designed by Coppola located in the heart of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, a region that’s rich in Mayan history. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 There’s even a hidden passage from the sitting room to the dining room via a jib door, a feature the kids have already claimed as their own secret hideaway. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 Where to stay: Park Hyatt Kyoto Palm Springs, California Palm Springs has long been a hideaway for Los Angeles locals looking to slow down daily life and make time for self-care. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 The Clubhouse The exclusive residents-only Clubhouse, between the River and Woodland Suites, is a cosy private hideaway for guests. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hideaway

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Apr. 2025.

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hideaway

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