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Definition of lair
lair
/lɛər/
lair
Plural:lairs
•Past Simple:laired
•Past Participle:laired
•Present Participle:lairing
lair Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden.
Example
"The tracking team followed the bear's deep footprints all the way back to its rocky lair."
2
A secret or private place where a person seeks concealment or seclusion, often used in the context of a villain's base of operations.
Example
"The agents finally located the supervillain's underground lair hidden deep beneath the city."
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1
To rest or reside in a hidden den or resting place (typically used of a wild animal).
Example
"The mountain lions were known to lair in the limestone caves during the harshest weeks of winter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'leger' meaning 'bed' or 'resting place,' sharing a Germanic root with the verb 'lie' (to recline).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lair