den
Translation
den, lair, study
Examples
The fox returned to its den.
The fox returned to its den.
He retreated to his den to read a book.
He retreated to his den to read a book.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) den a place where a wild animal lives The fox returned to its den.
((a/the)) den a small, quiet room in a house He retreated to his den to read a book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lair, hideout, study
Etymology
From Old English 'denn', meaning 'lair of a wild beast'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'den' of lions, or a cozy room in a house called a 'den' where someone goes to relax.