hideaway
Americannoun
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a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge.
His hideaway is in the mountains.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hideaway
1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase (transitive) hide ( something ) away or (intransitive) hide away
Example Sentences
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The rise of the hideaway was well timed as consumers have been cutting back on snack purchases after filling up at the pump, hitting convenience store sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Daniel Andreas San Diego was discovered in a rural hideaway in the Conwy valley in 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
The property is the epitome of privacy as it is surrounded by lush landscaping, offering the star the perfect hideaway from the spotlight.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
I quickly snuck back into my hideaway and stayed quiet, listening to the gnarled sounds of this massive animal grazing just feet away from me.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
Adina slipped into the jungle and ran for Taylor’s secret hideaway.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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