lair 
/ˈleɚ/ noun
plural lairs /ˈleɚ/ noun [count] 1 : the place where a wild animal sleeps
▪ tracking the bear back to its lair 2 : a place where someone hides or where someone goes to be alone and to feel safe or comfortable
▪ the villain's lair ▪ She runs the project from her private lair in the suburbs.
▪ tracking the bear back to its lair
▪ the villain's lair ▪ She runs the project from her private lair in the suburbs.
