1. The habitation of wild animals
   "The bear's den was hidden deep in the forest";
   - 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
   "The den gathered for their weekly meeting"
    
4. A room that is comfortable and secluded
   "He retreated to his den to work on his novel"

1. Stay or hide in (or as if in) a den
   "The bear denned for the winter in a cave"

Derived forms: dens, denning, denned

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