Synonyms for

Lair

Verb / ler / Another word for lair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a secret or private place where someone goes to do something that is not allowed

Synonyms & similar words

den den hideout sanctuary refuge nest burrow shelter cave retreat hole haunt hangout habitat hideaway home lodging quarters pad domicile

Synonyms by register

Formal

den refuge sanctuary hideout

Informal

hangout pad crib digs

Literary

bower fastness recess

Antonyms

open public exposed visible clear bright

Common collocations

  • animal's lair
  • dragon's lair
  • villain's lair
  • secret lair
  • hidden lair
  • emerge from lair
  • return to lair
  • in his lair

Word family

noun lair
verb lair

Usage note

Primarily used for the dwelling of a wild animal, especially a dangerous one, or a secret hiding place for criminals. Can sometimes be used humorously for a person's messy room.

Example sentences

  1. The dragon guarded his lair fiercely.
  2. The spy had a secret lair where she kept all her gadgets.
  3. The cat's favorite lair was under the bed.
  4. The monster's lair was filled with treasures.
  5. The thief hid his loot in his lair.

Quotes

  • "A hideout, a secret place where you can be yourself." - Garth Brooks
  • "Love is not a lair of comfort, but a voyage of discovery." - Vanna Bonta
  • "Meditation is my lair, my refuge, my home." - Amit Ray

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