/get"euh way'/ , n.
1. a getting away or fleeing; an escape.
2. the start of a race: a fast getaway.
3. a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation: a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas.
adj.
4. used as a means of escape or fleeing: a stolen getaway car.
5. used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion: a weekend getaway house.
[ 1850-55; n. use of v. phrase get away ]