hideout
noun
hide·out
ˈhīd-ˌau̇t 
plural hideouts
: a place of refuge, retreat, or concealment
a criminal's secret hideout
Examples of hideout in a Sentence
police found the stolen jewels under the floorboards in the thief's hideout, a cabin deep in the woods
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Funky little guesthouses, coastal hideouts, and boutique retreats in the Greek capital.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The operation against the lab on Sunday, an otherwise routine event, has made headlines in Mexico after it was revealed that two members of the CIA and two Mexican officials died in a nighttime vehicle crash after the raid on the mountain hideout.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Yes, it's been so long since the Flyers' last home playoff game that Gritty had not yet escaped his secret hideout under the stadium.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The operation against the lab on Sunday, an otherwise routine event, has made headlines in Mexico after it was revealed that two members of the CIA and two Mexican officials died in a nighttime vehicle crash after the raid on the mountain hideout.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Yes, it's been so long since the Flyers' last home playoff game that Gritty had not yet escaped his secret hideout under the stadium.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hideout
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideout. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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hideout
noun
hide·out
ˈhī-ˌdau̇t
: a secret place for hiding
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