hideaway
UK: ˈhaɪdəweɪ | US: ˈhaɪdəweɪ
n. a secluded or private place where one can hide or escape from others
n. a small, cozy retreat or shelter
The word "hideaway" is a compound of "hide" (from Old English hydan, meaning "to conceal") and "away" (from Old English onweg, meaning "at a distance"). It emerged in the 19th century to describe a place where one can retreat or remain unnoticed. The combination reflects the literal idea of "hiding" while being "away" from others, often implying comfort or secrecy.
The cabin in the woods served as their perfect hideaway.
She turned the attic into a cozy hideaway for reading.
The celebrity owned a private hideaway on a remote island.
Children love building hideaways with blankets and pillows.
The garden had a small hideaway behind the bushes.