Lair — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈler/

Meaning & Definition of Lair

Lair (noun)

  1. a resting or sleeping place, bed
  2. the resting or living place of a wild animal, den
  3. a refuge or place for hiding

Lair (verb)

  1. to cause to sink in mire
  2. wallow

Lair (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others

    "the detectives tracked the thieves to their lair and arrested them"

    similar: concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hidey-hole, nest
    related: blind, cover, nook, recess, hangout, harbor, harborage, haunt, haven, redoubt, refuge, retreat, shelter

  2. the shelter or resting place of a wild animal

    "we found an abandoned fox's lair in the woods behind the barn"

    similar: burrow, den, hole, house, lodge
    related: nest, territory

  3. a place set aside for sleeping

    "while he was on the road, he used the back compartment of his lorry as his lair"

    similar: bed, bunk, doss (chiefly British), hay (slang), kip, pad, rack, sack
    related: bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bassinet, carry-cot (British), cradle, crib

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lair

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lair:

Chiefly British: doss
Slang: hay
concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hidey-hole, nest, burrow, hole, house, lodge, bed, bunk, kip, pad, rack, sack

Related Words for Lair

blind, cover, nook, recess, hangout, harbor, harborage, haunt, haven, redoubt, refuge, retreat, shelter, territory, bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed

Word Forms of Lair

Inflections: laired, lairing, lairs

Origin & Etymology of Lair

Middle English, from Old English leger; akin to Old High German legar bed, Old English licgan to lie lie

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lair

What does "Lair" mean?

"Lair" means a resting or sleeping place, bed. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a resting or sleeping place, bed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lair"?

Other words for "Lair" include concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hidey-hole and nest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lair" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lair"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lair". Common alternatives include concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hidey-hole, nest, burrow and hole.

How do you use "Lair" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lair" in a sentence: "the detectives tracked the thieves to their lair and arrested them"; "we found an abandoned fox's lair in the woods behind the barn"; "while he was on the road, he used the back compartment of his lorry as his lair".

Is "Lair" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lair" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lair"?

"Lair" is pronounced /ˈler/.

What is the origin of the word "Lair"?

"Lair" comes from Middle English, from Old English leger; akin to Old High German legar bed, Old English licgan to lie lie. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Lair" meaning "a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others"?

When "Lair" (noun) means a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others, synonyms include concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway and hideout.