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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There are fun facts about flora and fauna, hidden critters and plants, and more. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025 The dining room’s most unique feature is the hidden reading nook with a daybed, wall sconce lighting and curtains. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025 He's investigated the hidden offshore wealth of Russian oligarchs, billions of dollars in assets held offshore by a member of the Adani family and the Adani Group, and the maze of corporate structures and secretive inner circle of crypto giant Binance. Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Regularly clean your laundry hamper to keep it fresh, functional, and free of hidden grime. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hidden

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 25 Apr. 2025.

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