Lair

usgb/ler/
noun

The home or shelter of a wild animal.

The fox returns to its lair after hunting.
Visual representation of "lair" - The home or shelter of a wild animal.

Often appears as...

  • animal lair
  • secret lair
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Wild setting

Used for places in nature where animals live and hide.

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We stumbled upon a bear lair in the woods.
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Natural habitat

Emphasizes the lair as part of an animal's natural lifestyle.

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Observing the lynx in its lair offers insights into its behavior.
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Not for humans

Lair suggests a place for animals, not typically used for human homes.

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They joked about his messy room being a lair.
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