noun
hideaway
HEYE-duh-way
Hideaway (noun) means a secluded place where someone goes to get away from other people. Example: “They booked a quiet hideaway in the mountains for the weekend.”
noun
1
A secluded place where someone goes to get away from other people.
"They booked a quiet hideaway in the mountains for the weekend."
"This weekend, let's find some romantic hideaway on the coast."
How to use hideaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA secluded retreat — somewhere private and out of the way.
Common pairings
a cozy hideaway
mountain hideaway
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Word forms
- Plural
- hideaways
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Etymology
Formed from "hide" plus "away."
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Rhymes for hideaway
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What does “hideaway” mean?
The word “hideaway” means a secluded place where someone goes to get away from other people. In plain terms, a secluded retreat — somewhere private and out of the way.
How do you pronounce “hideaway”?
“Hideaway” is pronounced HEYE-duh-way (/ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hideaway” in a sentence?
Here is “hideaway” used in a sentence: “They booked a quiet hideaway in the mountains for the weekend.”
What part of speech is “hideaway”?
“Hideaway” is a noun.
