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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