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 Devaney offers a lake cruise and private charters in times of drought. Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm lake waters, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 The Tahoe forecast calls for 10 to 18 inches of snow at lake level and gusts of up to 100 mph on the ridges. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 The luxury residence sits on 1.7 level acres with 130 feet of lake frontage, nine bedrooms and eight full bathrooms. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
Noun
  • And suddenly, the new dad had a new job — clear on the other side of the pond.
    Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Nobody threatens collegial murder at the pond in Woe’s Hollow and gets away with it.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This small strip of land in the midst of the lagoon weaves old stories and is a precious natural environment.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Wade into the shallow waters with the resort’s marine pros to feed the rays — donning a protective glove — and then snorkel the lagoon.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Pulling out along the expanse of Beauly Firth’s southern flank, the winding line then dances around several lochs on its way into the Highlands.
    James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
  • After that, the cast headed out on their first mission, which required them to paddle a rowboat around the loch and capture a maximum of $40,000 while leaving two contestants at each of the five pontoons along the way, which also left them vulnerable to be the first one murdered.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Or consider investing in self-watering containers, which have reservoirs that last for several days.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In the spring, the snow melts and supplements local rivers and reservoirs to carry them through the dry summer months.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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