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warren

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːrən]

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Learn how to use warren in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a warren is a place where rabbits live, usually a set of connected tunnels underground. Imagine a little rabbit home with lots of rooms and hallways, where they can hide and feel safe.

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The children were excited to see the rabbit warren in the park during their field trip.

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There were no animals in the old warren; it was abandoned and quiet.

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Have you ever seen a rabbit warren in the wild?

Context: “housing”

(noun) a warren can also mean a crowded place where many people live in small, connected spaces. It's like a big house divided into very small rooms, usually where families are very close together.

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The apartment complex felt like a warren with so many families living close to one another.

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Living alone in a big house is very different from being in a warren with lots of neighbors.

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Why do cities have areas that are like warrens with so many people living together?

How to pronounce warren

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːrən]

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