lair — A wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well-hidden
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well-hidden
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɛr/
Example Sentences
- The supervillain built his high-tech lair inside a volcano.
- After a long day of hunting, the wolf returned to its lair.
- My teenage brother's room looks like a messy lair.
lair
NOUN[/lɛr/]
A wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well-hidden
Hidden resting place of wild animals
With flowing hair, she dares to enter the lair!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'leger', originally meaning 'a place to lie down'. It initially referred to any resting place for animals, gradually evolving to denote the hidden den or refuge of dangerous creatures or villainous characters.
Breakdown
Old English 'leger' (to lie) developed into 'lair', with the root sense of 'lying place' (leg- meaning recline or rest + -er indicating place or agent).
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📝Examples
“The supervillain built his high-tech lair inside a volcano.”
“After a long day of hunting, the wolf returned to its lair.”
“My teenage brother's room looks like a messy lair.”
“The bear's lair was hidden behind thick bushes.”
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