Lexic.us

Definition of Getaway

1. Noun. The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration. "His car has a lot of pickup"

2. Noun. A rapid escape (as by criminals). "After the expose he had to take it on the lam"

Definition of Getaway

1. Noun. A means of escape. ¹

2. Noun. The effecting of an escape. ¹

3. Noun. A vacation or holiday or the destination for one. ¹

4. Adjective. Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Getaway

1. an escape [n -AWAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Getaway

get wind get wind of get wise get with get with child get with the program get with the programme get word get worse get you

geta getable getas getatable getaway (current term) getaways getcha getchellite getgo gether

gets gets a wriggle on gets along gets around to gets behind gets better gets down gets dressed gets drunk

Literary usage of Getaway

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Romantic Weekends in Texas by Mary Lu Abbott (2003)
"Hopefully, you find common ground that will point you toward a logical getaway choice. If you're at odds on what to do, then it's important to explore ..."

2. Best Loved Hotels 2007: Britain and Irelandby Best Loved Hotels by Best Loved Hotels (2006)
"... The perfect guide to a perfect getaway • Almost 50 new hotels inspected and accredited for the 2007 edition A book for all seasons and every reason, ..."

3. Organization of Aeronautic Contests and Contest Rules: Including Statutes by Aero Club of America, International Aeronautic Federation Statutes and General Regulations (1922)
"Each second will be counted by lowering the red flag, the getaway signal being the lowering of both red and white flags. If any contestant has difficulty in ..."

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