Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gambling-den

noun

/ˈɡæm.bəl.ɪŋ dɛn/

Definition

A gambling-den is an illegal establishment where individuals gather to engage in betting activities, often involving games of chance.

Examples

After a long night, they finally found the gambling-den tucked away in an alley.
Many local residents were unaware of the gambling-den operating just around the corner from their homes.

Meaning

The term ‘gambling-den’ refers to a place that is typically hidden from law enforcement, where people go to participate in various forms of gambling, such as card games, dice games, or other betting activities.