noun

hideout

HYD-owt

Hideout (noun) means a place where someone hides, often to avoid capture. Example: “Police finally tracked the fugitive to his hideout in the woods.”

noun

A place where someone hides, often to avoid capture.

"Police finally tracked the fugitive to his hideout in the woods."

How to use hideout

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hiding place, especially one used by someone avoiding the law or hiding from danger.

Common pairings

a secret hideout track someone to their hideout

Word forms

hideouts plural

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Etymology

Formed from "hide" plus "out."

Synonyms

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den hideaway

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Rhymes for hideout

out tout bout gout lout pout rout about trout spout clout grout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hideout” mean?

The word “hideout” means a place where someone hides, often to avoid capture. In plain terms, a hiding place, especially one used by someone avoiding the law or hiding from danger.

How do you pronounce “hideout”?

“Hideout” is pronounced HYD-owt (/ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “hideout” in a sentence?

Here is “hideout” used in a sentence: “Police finally tracked the fugitive to his hideout in the woods.”

What part of speech is “hideout”?

“Hideout” is a noun.

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