Definition of den
1 : the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
2a (1) : a hollow or cavern used especially as a hideout (2) : a center of secret activityb : a small usually squalid dwelling
3 : a comfortable usually secluded room
4 : a subdivision of a Cub Scout pack made up of two or more boys
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Examples of den in a Sentence
The bears will spend most of the winter in their den.
The TV is in the den.
He spent most evenings in the den reading and smoking his pipe.
Origin and Etymology of den
Middle English, from Old English denn; akin to Old English denu valley, Old High German tenni threshing floor
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of den
denned
;denning
intransitive verb
: to live in or retire to a den polar bears den in ice caves or snowdrifts
transitive verb
: to drive into a den
13th Century
First Known Use of den
13th century
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Definition of Den
Denmark
DEN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of den for English Language Learners
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: the home of some kinds of wild animals
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: an informal and comfortable room in a house
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: a small and quiet room in a house where someone goes to read, work, etc.
DEN Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of den for Students
1 : the shelter or resting place of a wild animal a fox's den
2 : a quiet or private room in a home
3 : a hiding place (as for thieves)
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of den
denied
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