getaway
noun/ˈɡetəweɪ/
/ˈɡetəweɪ/
[usually singular]- an escape from a difficult situation, especially after committing a crime
- to make a quick getaway
- a getaway car
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- (informal) a short holiday; a place that is suitable for a holiday
- a romantic weekend getaway in New York
- the popular island getaway of Penang
- a shortlist of things that most people look for when planning their summer getaway
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