Definitions

1. noun

A hiding place or secret location, especially for an animal.

“The cat had made its lair in the old attic.”

2. noun

A place of shelter or refuge, especially for someone in a vulnerable position.

“The homeless shelter served as a temporary lair for those without a home.”

3. noun

A place of power or control, especially for a person or animal.

“The lion was the undisputed lair of the savannah.”

4. verb

To take up residence in a place, especially in a hidden or secret location.

“The bird laired in the branches of the tree.”

5. verb

To take refuge or shelter in a place.

“The traveler laired in the nearby village for the night.”