Word Noun
hideaway
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ UK /hˈaɪdəwˌeɪ/ hide·away UK spelling hideaways
Definition
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.
Examples
“She found a quiet hideaway in the woods to read.”
“The old cabin in the mountains served as a perfect hideaway for the couple looking to escape the city.”
“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.”
Etymology
From hide + away.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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