noun

safehouse

SAYF-hows

Safehouse (noun) means a hidden, secure location known only to a trusted few, used to shelter someone in danger. Example: “Agents moved the witness to a safehouse outside the city.”

noun

A hidden, secure location known only to a trusted few, used to shelter someone in danger.

"Agents moved the witness to a safehouse outside the city."

How to use safehouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA secret, protected place used to hide people who are at risk.

Word forms

safehouses plural

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Etymology

A direct compound of safe + house.

Rhymes for safehouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “safehouse” mean?

The word “safehouse” means a hidden, secure location known only to a trusted few, used to shelter someone in danger. In plain terms, a secret, protected place used to hide people who are at risk.

How do you pronounce “safehouse”?

“Safehouse” is pronounced SAYF-hows (/ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “safehouse” in a sentence?

Here is “safehouse” used in a sentence: “Agents moved the witness to a safehouse outside the city.”

What part of speech is “safehouse”?

“Safehouse” is a noun.