Hideaway

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/

Definitions of hideaway

noun a place where a person goes for safety and seclusion, often to escape from the pressures of daily life

Example Sentences

A1 I found a cozy hideaway in the forest.

A2 The children built a secret hideaway in the backyard.

B1 The cabin in the mountains was the perfect hideaway for a weekend getaway.

B2 The artist's studio served as a peaceful hideaway where he could focus on his work.

C1 The private island was a luxurious hideaway for the wealthy elite.

C2 The secluded beach resort was a popular hideaway for celebrities looking to escape the paparazzi.

Examples of hideaway in a Sentence

formal The resort offers a luxurious hideaway for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

informal Let's go find a cozy hideaway where we can relax and unwind.

slang I know a cool hideaway where we can hang out without anyone bothering us.

figurative His mind was like a secret hideaway, where he could escape from the world's chaos.

Grammatical Forms of hideaway

• past tense: hid
• plural: hideaways
• comparative: more hidden
• superlative: most hidden
• present tense: hide
• future tense: will hide
• perfect tense: have hidden
• continuous tense: is hiding
• singular: hideaway
• positive degree: hidden
• infinitive: to hide
• gerund: hiding
• participle: hidden

Origin and Evolution of hideaway

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hideaway' originated from the combination of 'hide' meaning to conceal or keep secret, and 'away' meaning at a distance or in a remote location.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place where one could hide or retreat to for privacy or seclusion, the term 'hideaway' has evolved to also refer to a cozy or secret place where one can relax or escape from the world.