den /ˈdɛn/noun 7verb 2forms 3phrases 2 noun7 •a hole or small cave in which a wild animal sleeps and hidesDaniel was put into the lions’ den. •A squalid or wretched place; a haunt. •A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining. •Synonym of fort (“structure improvised from furniture, etc. for playing games.”).Our little girls love using bedsheets and other stuff around the house to make dens in the living room and pretending they're on adventures. •A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together. •Abbreviation of denier (a unit of weight). •(UK, no longer used) A narrow glen; a ravine; a dell.I have made several visits of late to the Den of Rubislaw — 1806 verb2 •[with oneself] To ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den. •Of an animal, to use as a den; to take up residence in.“Denning” – behaviour around making dens – has changed and bears are swimming long distances, but, says Aars, there is still enough sea ice in the spring for the bears to hunt successfully. — 2023 formsdenned · denning · dens Phrases with den beard the lion in his denTo confront an adversary in his or her own environment. lion's denAny dangerous or frightening place.
