lough

chiefly Irish

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Recent Examples of lough On the shores of Belfast's lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa is a serene escape from the buzzy city scene. Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lough
Noun
  • Receiving leads via a tipline, the women then go hunting themselves, diving, wading or kayaking in Wisconsin’s bogs and shallow lakes, with little more to guide them than loose coordinates and a snorkel.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Formed by the Hoover Dam, the lake supports agriculture, municipal water supplies, and hydroelectric power generation, while also serving as a vital recreational area.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The next day, they wed on the edge of the property’s pond.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The splashy 10-part adaptation starred Redmayne and Lashana Lynch and has been rating well on both sides of the pond.
    Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 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
  • Set over the lagoon, in a charming, coastal-chic, home-like setting hidden among the island’s verdant vegetation, the spa is a welcome respite with a warm ambiance and airy, contemporary decor.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Pregnant and nursing whales and their newborn calves are the last to leave the lagoons, heading out in March to mid-April.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This keeps the surplus water reservoir away from the roots, since there is no outlet to drain it away.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
  • What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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