IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
getaway
noun/ˈɡetəweɪ/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“getaway” is a Band 6 noun that means a short holiday or escape from everyday life. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
A short holiday or escape from everyday life.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “We booked a weekend getaway to the coast.”
- “A quiet getaway was exactly what they needed.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
breakholidayescape
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
weekend getawayromantic getawayquick getaway
Common phrases
a weekend getaway
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Frequently asked questions
What does “getaway” mean?
A short holiday or escape from everyday life.
How do you use “getaway” in a sentence?
For example: “We booked a weekend getaway to the coast.”
What are some synonyms for “getaway”?
Synonyms include break, holiday, escape.
Is “getaway” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as weekend getaway, romantic getaway, quick getaway help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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