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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Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region? Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history. The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025 But the vessel’s real fighting force stayed hidden away, ready to go on the offensive when a submarine neared the trader. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025 Test on a hidden area before wiping down the whole piece. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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