noun
warren
WO-ruhn
noun
1
A network of interconnecting burrows where rabbits live.
"The field was riddled with an old rabbit warren."
2
A confusing, maze-like place with many narrow passages or rooms, often crowded.
"The old quarter of the city was a warren of narrow alleyways."
How to Use Warren
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rabbit's burrow system, or, figuratively, a confusing maze of narrow streets or passages.
Common pairings
rabbit warren
a warren of streets
warren of tunnels
Word Forms
warrens plural, Warrens plural
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman warenne, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to guard" or "protect" — originally referring to land set aside and protected for keeping game like rabbits.