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

The next Sam Altman or Elon Musk is probably spending their formative young adult years in one of these debaucherous dens. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

Restaurateur Robert LeBlanc and his team have created a neighborhood bar that takes its drinks seriously, a welcome addition to the New Orleans bar landscape which is notably short on dedicated whiskey dens. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Other Animals While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

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