Synonyms
hidey-hole UK informal
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hideaway informal
Meaning of hideout in English
(Definition of hideout from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
(Definition of hideout from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of hideout
hideout
She follows him to his new diner hideout and presumably will either fall into bed with him or cause him untold difficulties--or both.
From Huffington Post
There are hideouts, a treehouse and even a fort.
From OCRegister
As hide-outs for bacteria, biofilms cause problems for antibiotic treatment or the cleaning of medical tubes.
From Phys.Org
But cops soon found him about 220 yards away, seeking sanctuary in a most unusual hideout.
From USA TODAY
We destroyed logistics centers, arms depos and targeted hideouts of their fighters.
From Voice of America
The two families were well-to-do, and were able to purchase some supplies for their first hideout in a smaller, more accessible cave.
From NPR
The honeycombed hideout was so well concealed that villagers had to show the army where they were.
From ABC News
It was nondescript enough to serve as a hideout and close enough to the big city that conveniences were a short drive away.
From TIME
But it's the superhero comics that do hideouts and headquarters best.
From A.V. Club
The fancy hide-out has a climbing wall, a bucket pulley and a spiral slide.
From Voice of America
It's not exactly well maintained, or well policed, which is why more and more online criminals are using it as a hideout.
From Gizmodo
They argue about the merits and flaws of their hideout.
From A.V. Club
It's cold outside, so stay warm by gathering all of the blankets you have and making a hideout.
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