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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While executing a search warrant at the Bronx hideout, police recovered 200 new phones and more than $100,000 worth of other goods, according to the district attorney's office.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Advertisement When Dorothy makes it to Elphaba's hideout at Fiyero's family castle of Kiamo Ko, Elphaba captures her with the intention of forcing her to give back Nessa's shoes.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
The 121-year-old Stockyards Hotel is a National Register historic site and a former hideout for outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, among many.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Nov. 2025
Players face off against notorious villains, solve puzzles and navigate through iconic locations brought to life from the live-action series, including the Marine base, Alvida’s hideout, Arlong Park and Buggy’s tent.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Advertisement When Dorothy makes it to Elphaba's hideout at Fiyero's family castle of Kiamo Ko, Elphaba captures her with the intention of forcing her to give back Nessa's shoes.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
The 121-year-old Stockyards Hotel is a National Register historic site and a former hideout for outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, among many.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Nov. 2025
Players face off against notorious villains, solve puzzles and navigate through iconic locations brought to life from the live-action series, including the Marine base, Alvida’s hideout, Arlong Park and Buggy’s tent.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Hideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hideout. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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hideout
noun
hide·out
ˈhī-ˌdau̇t
: a secret place for hiding
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