den
Translation
lair, hideout, study
Examples
The bear returned to its den.
The bear returned to its den.
The family watches TV in the den.
The family watches TV in the den.
The police raided the thieves' den.
The police raided the thieves' den.
Grammar Patterns
a/the + ((den)) a place where a wild animal lives or a secret place A fox lives in that den.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lair, hideout, study, cave
Etymology
From Old English 'denn', meaning 'lair of a wild beast'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bear sleeping in its den during winter. Or, picture a cozy room where you can 'de-stress' in your den.