Lares

American  

[lair-eez, lay-reez] / ˈlɛər iz, ˈleɪ riz /

plural noun

Roman Religion.

• Lar
  singular

1. the spirits who, if propitiated, watched over the house or community to which they belonged.

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Etymology

Origin of Lares

First recorded in 1590–1600, Lares is from the Latin word Larēs

Example Sentences

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Lares Lar

Aqua Lares Aqua Expeditions’ yacht, launched in February, sails the country’s inner and outer islands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Given we have access to AI, it is optimal to use it — the question is how much and how,” Andres Lares, a career expert and the CEO of the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

Her search came down to two finalists, and ultimately Lares reminded her more closely of who she was at that age.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025

Six years later, the burial place in Lares, where more than 1,700 graves were damaged, is still shattered.

From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

The veterans and Lares on the eastern flank were being pushed toward the city.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

Lar gibbons are small apes covered in blonde or dark brown fur, with a distinctive ring of white fur around their faces.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

A gadfly candidate for mayor of Chicago, Lar Daly, secured a quirky FCC ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

Actor Lar Park Lincoln, known for her time on ‘Knots Landing’ and mentoring aspiring actors, died this week at age 63.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025

Firemen were called to fight a fire at the Lar Paulo de Tarso charity institution in Recife, capital of the Pernambuco state, at around 4:20 a.m.

From Reuters ● Apr. 14, 2023

Frank stood at her side, shimmering with a ghostly purple light as if he’d become a Lar.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan