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- DictionaryDen/den/
noun
- 1. a wild animal's lair or habitation.
verb
- 1. (of a wild animal) live in or retreat to a den: "the cubs denned in the late autumn"
den noun [C] (ROOM) mainly US. a room in a house or apartment, used for activities not involving work: The kids are watching TV in the den. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
(dĕn) n. 1. The shelter or retreat of a wild animal; a lair. 2. A cave or hollow used as a refuge or hiding place. 3. A hidden or squalid dwelling place: a den of thieves. 4. A secluded room for study or relaxation. 5. A unit of about eight to ten Cub Scouts. intr.v. denned, den·ning, dens. To inhabit or hide in a den.
Den is an Old English word meaning “shelter for a wild animal.” While we still use it in this sense, the word has taken on some additional meanings. For example, den can refer to a room that's used primarily for relaxing, watching television, and socializing with friends.
to beard the lion in his den. Definition of den noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · 1. countable noun. A den is the home of certain types of wild animals such as lions or foxes . 2. countable noun. Your den is a quiet room in your house where you can go to study, work, or carry on a hobby without being disturbed . [US] 3. countable noun. A den is a secret place where people meet, usually for a dishonest purpose.
Den definition, the lair or shelter of a wild animal, especially a predatory mammal. See more.
Den definition: The shelter or retreat of a wild animal; a lair.
