Definition of HIDEAWAY

hideaway

Plural: hideaways

Noun

  • A secret place, often used for seclusion or escape.
  • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
  • an area where you can be alone
  • a hiding place, somewhere one can go to get away from other people

Adj

  • Capable of being stored out of sight when not in use.

Examples

  • The strategic player found a HIDEAWAY on the board for her coveted ’Z’ tile.
  • This weekend, let's find some romantic hideaway on the coast.

Origin / Etymology

From hide + away.

Synonyms

den, hideout, retreat

Scrabble Score: 18

hideaway: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hideaway: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hideaway: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

hideaway: valid Words With Friends Word