Definition

Noun: A location that is suitable or used for concealing something or someone, keeping them from being seen or found.

Usage

A "hiding place" is a specific spot where a person or object can be concealed. It is used to describe a location that provides cover or secrecy. - The children found a perfect hiding place behind the large sofa during the game. - He kept his valuable documents in a secret hiding place in the wall.

Advanced Usage

• "To have/use something as a hiding place": To employ a location specifically for the purpose of concealment.
  • The old hollow tree served as a hiding place for the neighborhood kids.
• "A safe hiding place": Emphasizes that the location is secure and unlikely to be discovered.
  • They needed to find a safe hiding place for the treasure map.

Variants and Related Words

• Hideout (n): A place where someone goes to hide, especially from the authorities. (e.g., )
• Cache (n): A hidden storage place for provisions, treasures, or weapons. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Concealment: The action of hiding something or the state of being hidden.
• Refuge: A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
• Sanctuary: A place of refuge or safety.

Related Phrases

• Go into hiding: To conceal oneself, typically for a period of time.
  • The witness had to go into hiding after testifying.
• Come out of hiding: To stop concealing oneself and reappear.
  • The animal came out of hiding once the danger had passed.

Noun

1. a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)