hideout

noun

hide·​out ˈhīd-ˌau̇t 

plural hideouts

: a place of refuge, retreat, or concealment

a criminal's secret hideout

Synonyms of hideout

• lair
• nest
• den
• hideaway

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Ben Jones as Cooter Davenport Ben Jones played Cooter Davenport, the lovable mechanic who was always ready to help the Duke boys out of a jam, with a garage that served as both a workplace and hideout when needed. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Tensions had already intensified Monday when Pakistani fighter jets struck sites in eastern Afghanistan that Islamabad described as militant hideouts. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

The conflicting statements came just days after Pakistani fighter jets struck sites in eastern Afghanistan that Islamabad said were militant hideouts, an escalation between Kabul and Islamabad that threatens mediation efforts by regional powers. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

In episode three, mercenaries rock up to the Reacher gang’s secret hideout intending to kill them all. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hideout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

hideout

noun

hide·​out ˈhī-ˌdau̇t 

: a secret place for hiding