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Meaning of Lair
A lair is a place where a wild animal, especially a carnivore, rests or hides.
Definitions
- A wild animal's resting or hiding place, typically in a secluded or hidden location
- A person's private retreat or hideaway, especially one that is hidden or secluded
- A place where something or someone is based or operates from, often in a secretive or hidden manner
Etymology of Lair
The word "lair" comes from the Old French word "lier", meaning "to lie" or "to rest", which is derived from the Latin word "lacere", meaning "to lie hidden"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a wild animal's resting or hiding place
Example Uses
- The bear emerged from its lair in the cave to search for food
- The detective discovered the thief's lair, where they had been hiding stolen goods
- The writer's lair was a small, secluded cabin in the woods where they could focus on their work
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exposure
openness
visibility
accessibility
publicity
prominence
conspicuousness
transparency
clarity
openness
availability
vulnerability
susceptibility
fragility
weakness
defenselessness
powerlessness
helplessness
abandonment
desertion
isolation
solitude
seclusion
confinement
captivity
imprisonment
restraint
restriction