26984 words

den

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
the home of particular types of wild animal
2
a room in a house or apartment, used for activities not involving work:

Examples:

The kids are watching TV in the den.
3
a rough structure, usually built outside from pieces of wood, cardboard, etc., in which children play
4
a place where people secretly plan or take part in dishonest or illegal activities:

Examples:

often humorous a den of thieves/iniquity
5
a room in a home that is used esp. for reading and watching television:

Examples:

We have a computer in the den.
6
A den is also the home of some types of wild animals.

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