den (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɛn/

Definition

A wild animal's lair or home.

Examples

• The fox's den was hidden under a thick bush.

• Bears typically hibernate in their dens during the winter.

• We found the rabbit's den near the edge of the forest.

How to Use den

in a den (prepositional phrase)

Located inside a den. — "The bear was sleeping soundly in its den."

den of iniquity (idiom)

A place where immoral or illegal activities happen. — "The city council was determined to shut down the den of iniquity."

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