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

Beyond hazing, Badger and Banjo help flush bears from urban dens, crawl beneath houses to locate animals in crawl spaces, and search for injured or orphaned bears. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 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

State biologists are monitoring dens for signs of new pups. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

There would be heroin dens and gay bars and this underbelly of popular culture at the time. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026