den

US: /ˈdɛn/
UK: /dˈɛn/


English Vietnamese dictionary


den /den/
  • danh từ
    • hang (thú dữ); sào huyệt (của bọn cướp)
    • căn phòng nhỏ bẩn thỉu, nhà lụp xụp bẩn thỉu
    • (thông tục) phòng nhỏ riêng để làm việc

Advanced English dictionary


+ noun
1 the hidden home of some types of wild animal: a bear's / lion's den
2 (disapproving) a place where people meet in secret, especially for some illegal or immoral activity: a den of thieves + a drinking / gambling den + He thought of New York as a den of iniquity.
3 (AmE) a room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc.
4 (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a room in a house where a person can work or study without being disturbed: He would often retire to his den.
5 a secret enclosed place where children play: They made themselves a den in the woods.
Idioms see BEARD v., LION

Concise English dictionary


denned|denning|densden
noun
+the habitation of wild animals
+a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
+a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts
+a room that is comfortable and secluded