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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.”

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A secluded place where someone goes to get away from other people.
"They booked a quiet hideaway in the mountains for the weekend."

How to use hideaway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA secluded retreat — somewhere private and out of the way.

Common pairings
a cozy hideaway mountain hideaway

Word forms

hideaways plural

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Etymology

Formed from "hide" plus "away."

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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