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Noun: den  den
  1. The habitation of wild animals
    - lair
     
  2. A hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
    "a snug den";
    - hideout, hideaway
     
  3. A unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts
     
  4. A room that is comfortable and secluded
Verb: den (denned,denning)  den
  1. Stay or hide in (or as if in) a den

Derived forms: dens, denned, denning

Type of: habitation, hidey-hole [informal], hiding place, hidy-hole [informal], room, social unit, unit

Part of: abode, domicil [rare], domicile, dwelling, dwelling house, habitation, home

Encyclopedia: Den