lair

/lɛr/
noun
  1. A wild animal's resting place or den.
    • The bear retreated to its lair deep in the forest.
    • The wolf cubs stayed safe inside the lair while their mother hunted.
    • We found a fox's lair hidden under the old tree roots.
  2. A place where a person hides or feels safe; a secret or private place.
    • His bedroom was his lair, filled with books and video games.
    • The villain's lair was hidden inside an abandoned warehouse.
    • She turned the attic into a cozy lair where she could read in peace.
What does "lair" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean