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Den

Verb / den / Another word for den — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A den is a small, cozy room or hideaway where animals or sometimes people rest and sleep.

Synonyms & similar words

lair hideaway hideout lair cave burrow shelter retreat hideout nest hole cubbyhole hangout lodging quarters refuge sanctuary asylum hideaway bolt-hole haunt

Synonyms by register

Formal

lair recess chamber

Informal

pad digs crib hangout

Literary

fastness sanctuary refuge

Antonyms

public open exterior outside common shared

Common collocations

  • animal den
  • lion's den
  • bear den
  • fox den
  • wolf den
  • man den
  • cozy den
  • private den

Word family

noun den
verb den
adjective denned

Usage note

Primarily refers to the home of a wild animal. Can also informally refer to a private room or a messy space, often associated with men.

Example sentences

  1. The bear slept in its den through the winter.
  2. I like to read books in my cozy den.
  3. The rabbit dug a den in the ground.
  4. The children made a den out of blankets and chairs.
  5. The wolf led us to its den in the forest.

Quotes

  • 'A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.' - A. A. Milne
  • 'I never drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the afternoon.' - Ronald Reagan
  • 'A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.' - Josh Billings

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