Lares

American  

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

plural noun

Roman Religion.

singular

Lar

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

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

“The neighborhood is still recovering from Project Roomkey,” said Ruben Lares, who lives across from the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

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

A niche hosting the household guardian gods, or Lares, gave the “Larario house” its popular name.

From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2022

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan