den

noun
UK: /den/
US: /den/

  1. A wild animal's home or hiding place.

    1. The fox ran back to its den. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mother bear fiercely protected her cubs in the den from any intruders. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small, comfortable room in a house where someone can relax or work.

    1. He likes to read in his den. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family often gathers in the den to watch movies on weekends and unwind. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

study cave sanctuary retreat lair
den intransitive-verb

  1. To live in or as if in a den.

    1. The bear denned for the winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the harsh winter months, the family chose to den up in their cabin, venturing out only when necessary. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "den" in English means: A wild animal's home or hiding place., A small, comfortable room in a house where someone can relax or work..

The phonetic transcription of "den" is /den/ in British English and /den/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "den": study, cave, sanctuary, retreat, lair.

Example usage of "den": "The fox ran back to its den.". More examples on the page.