den

noun
  1. A wild animal's lair or habitation. noun
    The fox retreated to its den after a long day of hunting.
    The bear emerged from its den after the long winter hibernation.
  2. A small, comfortable room in a house where people can relax. noun
    They gathered in the den to watch the football game.
    She spent the afternoon reading in the cozy den.
  3. A place where people engage in secretive or illicit activities. noun
    The police raided the gambling den late at night.
    The building was known to be a den of iniquity.
  4. A group of Cub Scouts. noun
    The den met every Thursday to work on their badges.
    He was excited to join the local Cub Scout den.