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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A place to hide.

   "They'll never find us in this makeshift hideout we've got in the woods."

2. 2
   a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws wordnet
3. 3
   A hidden headquarters or place to return to.

Synonyms

All synonyms

adytumambushashramasylumbolt holebolt-hole

Example

More examples

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thanks to your untiring efforts our hideout is finally complete!!"

Etymology

From hide + out.

Related phrases

hide outhiding place

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