lake

as in pond
a large area of water that is surrounded by land They own a cottage on the lake. the shores of the lake

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Recent Examples of lake Prospective skaters should consult local authorities' ice safety advice before going out on a frozen lake. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Family and friends of Preston Lord illuminated the lake at Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek on Monday evening with floating lanterns. Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024 There are lots of cabin rentals available, including many right on the lake. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 Wayne Wacker was driving westbound in the eastbound shoulder lane between the Marquette Interchange and 16th Street while Harris' motorcade traveled toward the lake before he was stopped by a Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lake 
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Noun
  • The whale is a cartoonish bright blue, and sits on an idyllic pond full of fish and turtles.
    Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The recommendation comes days after the city fixed a leaky Brooklyn hydrant that fed a homespun goldfish pond on the sidewalk.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The lagoon at the exit to the mall even features a spectacular fountain show developed by WET Design, the company behind the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The discovery occurred in the southeastern state of Campeche, and archaeologists have named it Valeriana, after a nearby freshwater lagoon.
    Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The film features local fisherman, Mylo, who claims to have been attacked by the creature, and who runs a Loch Ness Monster tourist show on the banks of the loch.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • His commission provides water to about one-third of New Jersey, and its main reservoir, the Wanaque Reservoir, was at 45% capacity Wednesday.
    Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Highland Park The historic neighborhood of this five-bedroom home is named for its vast park, which includes trails, reservoirs, the zoo, and the aquarium.
    The Week Staff, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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