Meaning & use
den
The home or shelter of a wild animal, or a small, cozy room in a house.
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The fox retreated to its den as the storm approached.
We spent the evening watching movies in the family den.
A note on using this word
In American homes, "den" often refers informally to a small living room or study.
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