noun
safehouse
SAYF-hows
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.