A secret place where someone can hide or escape, often a small house or room used for privacy or refuge.
From 'hide' (Old English 'hydan') combined with 'away.' First used as a compound word in the 18th century to describe secret retreats.
Hideaways appear in literature and film so often because humans have a deep psychological need for secret spaces—psychologists call this 'nest-building,' and even adults create hideaways for mental escape.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.