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.
  • Bongiovi shared his own polaroid photo from their getaway.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
  • There may have also been a getaway driver, Boudreaux said, but that is not confirmed.
    Gina Martinez, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The shooter and getaway driver, known only as Clorox and Captain, are still wanted.
    Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Boudreaux said there could have been another person involved, perhaps as a getaway driver, but that is supposition at this point.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2023
  • In total, seven couples got engaged in the pods, and all but one pair headed to Mexico for a romantic getaway.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Although the hotel feels more like an adults-only getaway, there are plenty of family-friendly room options and discount offers.
    Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
  • One whiff of this intoxicating candle and you'll be transported to your favorite winter getaway — complete with sweet bakery treats.
    Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The supermodel has been sharing happy glimpses into her life with her kids since her split from their father, including sweet photos from their relaxing getaway in Brazil.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Cue the Color These colorful picks are sure to brighten up any outfit and are the perfect accessory to pack if you’re headed on a tropical getaway.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Granted, a traditional beach vacation is a reasonably reliable way to give frigid weather the cold shoulder, but so is an unconventional getaway.
    Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Your next luxe getaway is about to come with an even heftier price tag.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • To mark this feat, the Harveys honored their love with a getaway to Taormina, Italy.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 July 2024
  • Sofia has been on a swimsuit slay streak during this getaway.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 11 July 2023
  • With these 14 routes through the most picturesque states around the country, you're bound to find a perfect autumn getaway.
    Claire Trageser, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • When the first shot was fired, the getaway vehicle reversed and crashed in an alley.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2023
  • This getaway, which comes with two bedrooms and six beds for up to eight guests, is less than one hour from Nashville.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • In some cases, there may not be a POD camera able to capture images of a crime or the getaway.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Complemented by a year-round exercise studio and a spa channeling Roman bath traditions (more on that below), even weekend stays double as a wellness getaway.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024

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