Synonyms for

Dens

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

Definition

Dens is the plural form of den, which means a small, cozy place or hideout where animals or people live or sleep.

Synonyms & similar words

lair den hideaway hideout lair burrow cave hole shelter hideout retreat sanctuary lodging residence home abode dwelling habitat nest covert shelter hermitage cubbyhole haven

Example sentences

  1. The fox built a den under the tree roots.
  2. The rabbits dug a cozy den in the ground.
  3. The squirrel made its den in the hollow of the tree.
  4. The bear found a warm den in the cave.
  5. The birds built their nests in the tree dens.

Quotes

  • 'Home is where the heart is.' - Pliny the Elder
  • 'A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.' - Benjamin Franklin

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