Synonyms of den

den

noun

ˈden 

1

as in lair

the shelter or resting place of a wild animal

the foxes hid in their den until the bear finally left the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lair
• nest
• house
• burrow
• lodge
• hole
• territory

2

as in hideout

a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others

an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hideout
• lair
• nest
• hideaway
• concealment
• hermitage
• hidey-hole
• nook
• refuge
• covert
• shelter
• haunt
• blind
• retreat
• hangout
• recess
• harbor
• redoubt
• haven
• cover
• harborage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of den

On this day in 1940, four teenage boys stumbled upon one of the world’s most significant archaeological finds—through a fox’s den, 50 feet down to an underground passageway, and into a network of caves. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

During construction, the open space below the roof created an opportunity to suspend a play net above the den. — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Mother bears like Electra will teach their cubs about safe places to build dens, where and when to find food, and how to get it. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Frans Op den Kamp is hoping that trend continues, as his collection of more than 3,200 Johnnie Walker bottles and pieces of memorabilia, the largest collection to date at auction, opens for bidding to the public next month. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026