English · Travel & Places
lake
/leɪk/
[/leɪk/]
large body of water
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large area of water surrounded by land.
Example
They rowed a small boat across the calm lake as the sun set behind the trees.
They rowed a small boat across the calm lake as the sun set behind the trees.
Etymology
From Old French 'lac', from Latin 'lacus', a pool or pond.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and travel.