water holes

noun

Definition of water holesnext
plural of water hole
as in lakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water holes
  1. lakes
  2. reservoirs
  3. lagoons
Noun
  • Boating, swimming and fishing are also permitted in the nearby lakes and ponds.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That's when cold arctic air starts to cool the lakes, allowing ice to form in some of the bays and inlets.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lakes
Noun
  • The snowpack in the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, which feed vital reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell, was strong in November but has since flatlined in some areas.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours.
    Claire Moses, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of reservoirs
Noun
  • Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lagoons
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