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Synonyms of den

10 similar words

Another word for den is lair. Other synonyms of den are luster, Wiktionary appendix of animal terms, including their homes, family room, sunroom and Florida room.

Synonyms and similar words for den

nounA small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a...

  • lairA place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
  • lusterSynonym of den: a dwelling-place in a wilderness, especially for animals.
  • Wiktionary appendix of animal terms, including their homes

nounA comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.

  • family roomA comfortable room in a dwelling, for frequent leisure use.
  • sunroomA room used for its abundant sunlight, especially one in a residence with numerous large glass windows.
  • Florida roomSynonym of sunroom, especially one without heating and enclosed with screens rather than glass windows.
  • Arizona roomA semi-outdoor recreation room, typically an enclosed patio or sunroom used as a sleeping patio before the advent of...
  • rec roomClipped compound of recreation room.
  • playroom

nounSynonym of fort (“structure improvised from furniture, etc. for playing games.”).

  • fortA structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.

Meaning of den

  1. noun A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
  2. noun A squalid or wretched place; a haunt.
  3. noun A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.

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Questions about synonyms of den

What is another word for den?
Den has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lair, luster, Wiktionary appendix of animal terms, including their homes, family room, sunroom, Florida room, Arizona room and rec room.
What does den mean?
Den means a small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.

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