United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
"The anthology features a collection of essays by Warren, whose sharp wit captured the anxieties of mid-century America."
United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974)
"The history books often contrast the legal philosophies of Earl Warren and William Rehnquist, but few realize that their tenures overlapped by only a single term."
a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits
"The old farmer spent his entire afternoon exploring the extensive warren beneath the overgrown field where he had spotted several burrows."
an overcrowded residential area
"The old neighborhood was such a warren of narrow alleys and crumbling tenements that I got completely lost trying to find my aunt's house."
a colony of rabbits
"The hares were so numerous that their warren stretched across the entire field."
The system of burrows where rabbits live.
"The old gardener refused to plant tomatoes in that corner because he knew a warren was hidden beneath the soil."
In plain English: A warren is a large network of underground tunnels and holes where rabbits live.
"The rabbits built their home in the deep warrens beneath the old fence."
Usage: A warren refers specifically to an underground network of tunnels and chambers built by rabbits or hares, not the term used for human housing complexes like apartment buildings. Use this word when describing a rabbit's home rather than general shelters or dens created by other animals.
A surname, from Old French.
"We spent our Sunday morning exploring the historic market square in Warren, a charming village nestled in Berkshire, England."
A village in Berkshire, England.
The word "warren" comes from the Old French term for a game-park or enclosed area. Its ultimate origin is likely Germanic, where it originally meant to ward off or defend against danger.