lairs

noun

plural of lair
1
as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others the detectives tracked the thieves to their lair and arrested them

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2
as in nests
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal we found an abandoned fox's lair in the woods behind the barn

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3
as in beds
British dialect a place set aside for sleeping while he was on the road, he used the back compartment of his lorry as his lair

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Recent Examples of lairs Some large bulls may retreat to lairs and hang out by themselves, remaining there as long as there is adequate food and water. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lairs
  1. hideouts
  2. nests
  3. beds
  4. dens
  5. houses
  6. couches
  7. burrows
Noun
  • The strikes targeted militant hideouts at two locations, with initial reports indicating 22 militants had been killed, Pakistan's Ministry of Information said.
    — MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The conflicting statements came just days after Pakistani fighter jets struck sites in eastern Afghanistan that Islamabad said were militant hideouts, an escalation between Kabul and Islamabad that threatens mediation efforts by regional powers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hideouts
Noun
  • In optimal conditions, olive ridley nests in the wild have hatch rates of up to 90%.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Their most obvious use was as sniper nests for shooting the ostriches.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of nests
Noun
  • In the rooms, rollaway beds and cribs are available, as well as diaper pails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is why adult beds are not considered safe sleep surfaces for infants.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of beds
Noun
  • The hibernation period usually begins when bears start entering dens in mid-November, and lasts until mid-December.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The next Sam Altman or Elon Musk is probably spending their formative young adult years in one of these debaucherous dens.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dens
Noun
  • According to Raybould, the investigation into the organization began in 2024, and investigators discovered that kilos of drugs – including cocaine – were being distributed from five trap houses located near schools, parks, and community centers.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Located in the Oak Park neighborhood just west of Chicago—a unique enclave full of multiple Wright designs from the early years of his practice—the home is often regarded as one of his most influential Prairie-style houses.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • The hotel’s second-floor reception area has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beach, a pool table that is perpetually in play, and couches for gathering over morning coffee and evening sips.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • In addition, because rodents often die in their burrows, and new rodents move in to set up camp, the fungus capitalizes on a steady stream of mammal flesh.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Skunk Tracks Skunks will leave five-toed prints to and from their burrows.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of burrows

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“Lairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lairs. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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