Synonyms of dens

dens

noun

plural of den

1

as in lairs

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

• lairs
• nests
• burrows
• houses
• lodges
• holes
• territories

2

as in hideouts

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

• hideouts
• lairs
• nests
• hideaways
• concealments
• hermitages
• coverts
• hidey-holes
• shelters
• nooks
• haunts
• refuges
• blinds
• recesses
• havens
• hangouts
• retreats
• redoubts
• harbors
• covers
• harborages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dens

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

The project’s team also sank artificial dens in the waters to give the vulnerable newcomers somewhere to hide. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

As people continue to seek comfort and meaningful moments at home, dens provide the ideal environment. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter). — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

These are important tools used for both feeding and building their dens and digging for other menu items such as mice, gophers, voles and shrews. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026