den


Definition: Meaning of, den in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɛn /

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den dens
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  1. the home of some animals, for example lions or FOX es
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  2. a place where secret or illegal activities take place
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  3. an enclosed and secret place where children play
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  4. especially American English a room in a house where people relax, watch television etc
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  5. British English old-fashioned a small room in a house where people can work, read etc without being interrupted
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  6. den of iniquity a place where activities that you think are immoral or evil happen - often used humorously
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den used in phrases

  • Den Haag (noun)
    1. the site of the royal residence and the de facto capital in the western part of the Netherlands; seat of the International Court of Justice
  • den mother (noun)
    1. someone who plays the role of a den mother
    2. a woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts
  • gambling den (noun)
    1. operated as a business a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played
  • opium den (noun)
    1. a building where opium is sold and used
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