lair

• Bezeichnet den Ruheplatz oder die Behausung eines wilden Tieres; auch übertragen für einen geheimen Unterschlupf oder ein Versteck von Personen.

A noun referring to the resting place or den of a wild animal.

1. Wild animal's denB1formal

   A hidden or secluded place where a wild animal lives, such as a den or burrow.

   Bau eines wilden Tieres

   • The bear retreated to its lair for the winter.
   • The fox's lair was hidden among the rocks.
   • Lions often rest in their lair during the hottest part of the day.

   Synonymeburrowcavecovertdenearthhole

2. Secret hiding placeB2informal

   A place where a person goes to hide or be alone, often for secret or illegal activities.

   Geheimes Versteck

   • The thieves used an abandoned warehouse as their lair.
   • He retreated to his private lair to work on his novel.
   • The spy's lair was hidden beneath the city streets.

   Synonymebolt-holedenhiding placenestrefugeretreatsanctumsnuggery