Thesaurus results for HIDEOUT

hideout

noun

ˈhīd-ˌau̇t

Definition of hideout

as in lair

a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others police found the stolen jewels under the floorboards in the thief's hideout, a cabin deep in the woods

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Recent Examples of hideout The conflicting statements came just days after Pakistani fighter jets struck sites in eastern Afghanistan that Islamabad said were militant hideouts, an escalation between Kabul and Islamabad that threatens mediation efforts by regional powers. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 In episode three, mercenaries rock up to the Reacher gang’s secret hideout intending to kill them all. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 The days are long and hot, and elk retreat to cool hideouts in the timber. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Pulling ourselves away from our luxury hideout took an effort, but hanging out at the Arna Ocean Lounge was worth it. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hideout

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Noun

This transforms Huston into a colorful enchantress with her grim lair now becoming a lush Greek-like temple.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Some large bulls may retreat to lairs and hang out by themselves, remaining there as long as there is adequate food and water.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of lair

Noun

Even with the rain, the sunroom-like den remained my favorite corner of the house to read, sip on coffee, or take a moment to myself before breakfast.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Hung in the den, where King pores over his many books, is a circa 1890 Henri-Fantin Latour canvas of three nymphs.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The resort has long been a hideaway for billionaires and Hollywood types, but its hospitality scene has lacked a real luxury option until now.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Its 52 villas, all with private pools and heaps of space, come from the drawing board of Belgian designer Jean-Michel Gathy, and range from lofty beachfront retreats to hillside hideaways.

— Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

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