dens
Americannoun
plural
dentesEtymology
Origin of dens
< Latin dēns; see tooth
Example Sentences
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But a century after the term first emerged to describe the clandestine drinking dens of Prohibition, its meaning has blurred.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025
The organisation, along with other local groups, removes snares, safeguards dens and provides information for law enforcement on illegal trade in ivory and bushmeat.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025
But they are opportunists when it comes to food and will become conditioned to relying on trash left behind by humans, especially in areas bordering on their habitats or dens.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
“Moby Dicky to be precise. Good morning, class. I see you’ve had ample time to meet your new classmate and welcome her with tales of dead bodies and dens of iniquity.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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