B2nounnaturescience
US/den/
UK/den/
the home of a wild animal such as a bear, lion or fox, often in a cave or hole
More often (noun): a small, quiet room in a house where people relax, read or work
In context
The bear stayed in its den all winter.
The mother fox carried food back to her den every night.
Hikers should never go near a wolf den in spring.
Words that go with den
noun + noun
- bear denA bear den is usually a cave or a hollow log.
- wolf denBiologists found a wolf den near the river.
- lion's denHe walked into the lion's den to ask the boss for a raise.
verb + noun
- leave the denThe cubs leave the den at about two months old.
verb + preposition
- return to the denThe lioness returned to the den after the hunt.
adjective + noun
- winter denThe bear sleeps in its winter den until March.