hideout

or hide-out

[ hahyd-out ]

noun

1. a safe place for hiding, especially from the law.

hideout

/ ˈhaɪdˌaʊt /

noun

1. a hiding place, esp a remote place used by outlaws, etc; hideaway

verb

1. to remain deliberately concealed, esp for a prolonged period of time

Word History and Origins

Origin of hideout¹

First recorded in 1870–75; noun use of verb phrase hide out

Example Sentences

Back in Senegal, Mr Oualy has finally been summoned by the smugglers to join other migrants in a secret hideout.

From BBC

The Iraqi military said in an earlier statement that "air strikes targeted the hideouts, followed by an airborne operation" in the country's "desert and caves".

From BBC

But a hedgehog rescue charity claims that hedgehogs can freeze and become trapped in the hideouts.

From BBC

The targets included the UN-run Salah al-Din school in Gaza City, which the IDF said was used by “Hamas operatives” as a “hideout”.

From BBC

Hearst was confined to a closet for weeks, blindfolded and carried between hideouts in a garbage can.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hideaway
• refuge
• sanctuary
• shelter