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hideaway

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ// UK //hˈaɪdəwˌeɪ// hide·away

n. a secret or quiet place where you can go to be alone and away from other people. It is often a small, cozy spot that feels safe.

n. a secluded or secret place used for shelter or privacy. Often implies a small, intimate space that provides a sense of security from the outside world.


SIMPLE

She found a quiet hideaway in the woods to read.

CONTEXTUAL

The old cabin in the mountains served as a perfect hideaway for the couple looking to escape the city.

COMPLEX

While the main house was grand and open, the library was designed as a hideaway, featuring heavy velvet curtains and a fireplace that allowed for hours of undisturbed study.

Synonyms
Origin

From hide + away.

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