(~s)
1.
A ~ is a place where a wild animal lives, usually a place which is underground or well-hidden.
...a fox’s ~.
N-COUNT: usu with poss
2.
Someone’s ~ is the particular room or hiding place that they go to, especially when they want to get away from other people. (INFORMAL)
The village was once a pirates’ ~.
N-COUNT: usu with poss