warren
Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːrən]
Word
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?
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