hiding

¹

[ hahy-ding ]

noun

1. act of concealing; concealment:

   to remain in hiding.

2. a secret refuge or means of concealment.

hiding

²

[ hahy-ding ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a severe beating; flogging; thrashing.

hiding

¹

/ ˈhaɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. the state of concealment (esp in the phrase in hiding )
2. hiding place
   a place of concealment

hiding

²

/ ˈhaɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. informal.
   a flogging; beating
2. be on a hiding to nothing
   to be bound to fail; to face impossible odds

Word History and Origins

Origin of hiding¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; hide ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of hiding²

First recorded in 1800–10; hide ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Her former husband, an ex-police officer, and her lawyer, were handed prison terms of one year and four months, and two years respectively, for hiding evidence to help her evade prosecution.

From BBC

Is that why you reacted so strongly to the fan who altered the poster for the film in a social media post, hiding your face under Elphaba’s hat?

From Los Angeles Times

All sides have been accused of hiding some facts and figures which leaves people guessing what is going on inside this still somewhat opaque industry.

From BBC

"It’s not about me," was the response from Bompastor afterwards but there was no hiding her enjoyment as the full-time whistle was blown in London.

From BBC

Aside from extortion, federal court records accuse Iza of hiding millions of dollars from tax collectors by failing to report income and funneling money through shell companies with co-conspirators.

From Los Angeles Times