lair

noun
UK: /leər/
US: /ler/

  1. The home or den of a wild animal.

    1. The fox returned to its lair.
    2. The hikers cautiously approached what they suspected was a bear's lair.

  2. A secret or private place where someone hides or goes to be alone.

    1. He disappeared into his secret lair.
    2. The old bookstore was a cozy lair for book lovers seeking refuge.

  3. A place where someone does something immoral or illegal.

    1. Police raided the criminals' lair.
    2. The abandoned warehouse served as a clandestine lair for illicit activities.

Synonyms

den burrow hideout retreat sanctuary nest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lair" in English means: The home or den of a wild animal., A secret or private place where someone hides or goes to be alone., A place where someone does something immoral or illegal..

The phonetic transcription of "lair" is /leər/ in British English and /ler/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lair": den, burrow, hideout, retreat, sanctuary, nest.

Example usage of "lair": "The fox returned to its lair.". More examples on the page.