lake
Translation
lake
Examples
We went swimming in the lake.
We went swimming in the lake.
The house has a view of the lake.
The house has a view of the lake.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lake a large area of water surrounded by land We swam in the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pond, reservoir, loch
Etymology
From Old English 'lacu' (stream, pool), related to Latin 'lacus' (lake).
Memory Tips
Picture a large body of water. 'Lake' rhymes with 'make' – you can 'make' a splash in a lake.