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 Winter weather and storm warnings and advisories have been issued in different parts of nine states, as heavy lake snow continues to hit. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 On lazy days, there’s plenty of room to roll up the doors, admire the lake, and take a nap. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 The lake is shaped a bit like an octopus, and our destination, Villa La Angostura, is about an hour’s ride down one of its northern tentacles. Mark Johanson, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 Saturn’s moon Titan has lakes of liquid methane and ethane that are made of organic molecules, as are its hydrocarbon sand dunes. Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lake 
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Noun
  • The trails lead through woodlands and fields and over streams, ponds and marshes that are home to numerous and diverse plant and animal species.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The pond on the property is deep enough to do dive trainings for officers.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Contaminated sediments will be removed from the lagoon and walking trails will be improved throughout the park.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Along with the lagoon and a half-mile of sandy beach, the project will feature event venues, bars and restaurants, shops and more.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Two legendary sleeper trains, the Caledonian Sleeper and the Royal Scotsman, take travelers between England and Scotland, past rugged Munros, twinkling lochs, and vast expanses of the British countryside.
    Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Those efforts have helped conserve water in Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These sightings have been reported near a Hunterdon County reservoir in the northern part of the state, as well as further south in Monmouth and Ocean counties and into Philadelphia-area townships like Cherry Hill and Evesham.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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