hidden

adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn How to pronounce hidden (audio)
1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
hiddenness noun

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design. the hidden costs in buying a home
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What to expect: An Italian-Creole seafood restaurant by day and a speakeasy by night, this hidden gem is in West Town, which seems to be the new hot restaurant district. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 In addition to the bathroom, Dutton had placed a hidden camera near the pool in the backyard, officials said. Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025 In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Byers used to amuse himself by coming up with fake books to put on fake shelves that disguised a hidden door in his home library. Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hidden 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hidden was in the 13th century

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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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