getaway car getaway car {n. phr.} A vehicle parked near the scene of a crime in which the criminals escape. The police intercepted the getaway car at a major crossroads. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss