Lair

Pronunciation: /lɛr/

Definitions of lair

noun a place where a wild animal, especially a fierce or dangerous one, lives or is hidden

Example Sentences

A1 The bear made a cozy lair in the cave.

A2 The dragon's lair was filled with treasures.

B1 The detective found clues in the criminal's lair.

B2 The vampire retreated to his lair before sunrise.

C1 The spy's lair was equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance technology.

C2 The billionaire's secret lair was hidden beneath his mansion.

Examples of lair in a Sentence

formal The dragon retreated to its lair deep within the mountain.

informal I heard that the old man's lair is full of treasures.

slang Let's hang out at my lair and watch some movies.

figurative The criminal mastermind operated from his secret lair, planning his next heist.

Grammatical Forms of lair

• past tense: lair
• plural: lairs
• comparative: more lair
• superlative: most lair
• present tense: lairs
• future tense: will lair
• perfect tense: have laired
• continuous tense: is lairing
• singular: lair
• positive degree: lair
• infinitive: to lair
• gerund: lairing
• participle: laired

Origin and Evolution of lair

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lair' originated from Old English 'leger' which meant a place of rest or bed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lair' expanded to refer to a resting place or shelter for animals, particularly predatory animals like wolves or bears. It also took on a negative connotation, often associated with hidden or secretive places where someone may be hiding or plotting.