Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lar

noun
/lɑːr/
Definition
A Portuguese word that translates to ‘home’ or ‘nest’ in English.
Examples
  • O lar é onde o coração está. (Home is where the heart is.)
  • Após viajar, ela estava ansiosa para voltar ao seu lar. (After traveling, she was eager to return to her home.)
Meaning
The place where one lives; a dwelling or abode. It often carries the connotation of warmth, comfort, and family.
Synonyms
  • home
  • abode
  • dwelling
  • residence
  • nest