dens
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of dens
< Latin dēns; see tooth
Example Sentences
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Fidgets, weighted blankets, sensory dens and noise-cancelling headphones were on tap, as well as activities including chess and dominoes.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
So-called “barkitecture” includes marble puppy spas, cat hideaways and dens built specifically for Fido.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
He said the homes maximize privacy with outdoor seating, family rooms, dens and home offices “so that people can choose to be by themselves or with other individuals when they are outside of their bedrooms.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
As the sun rises, we find one of our old dens, one outside the fire’s reach.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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