Den

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛn/

Den (noun)

  1. a place where wild animals live or sleep
  2. a small, comfortable room in a house for relaxing
  3. a hidden or private place where people meet

Examples

  • The fox returned to its den after hunting.
  • Bears often hibernate in a den during winter.

Common collocations: animal den, return to the den, cozy den, relax in the den, secret den

Synonyms of Den

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Den

  • When discussing sheltered vs. open spaces.