First Known Use: before 12th century
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1den
noun \ˈden\
: the home of some kinds of wild animals
: an informal and comfortable room in a house
: a small and quiet room in a house where someone goes to read, work, etc.
Full Definition of DEN
1
: the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
2
a (1) : a hollow or cavern used especially as a hideout (2) : a center of secret activity b : a small usually squalid dwelling
3
: a comfortable usually secluded room
4
: a subdivision of a Cub Scout pack made up of two or more boys
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Origin of DEN
Middle English, from Old English denn; akin to Old English denu valley, Old High German tenni threshing floor
2den
verb
dennedden·ning
Definition of DEN
intransitive verb
: to live in or retire to a den <polar bears den in ice caves or snowdrifts>
transitive verb
: to drive into a den
First Known Use of DEN
13th century
Den
abbreviation
Definition of DEN
Denmark
DEN[1] Defined for Kids
den
noun \ˈden\
Definition of DEN for Kids
1
: the shelter or resting place of a wild animal <a fox's den>
2
: a quiet or private room in a home
3
: a hiding place (as for thieves)
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