Meaning & use
lake
A large body of water surrounded by land, typically fed by rivers or rainfall.
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We rented a small boat and paddled across the lake before sunset.
The cabin sits right beside a quiet lake surrounded by pine trees.
A note on using this word
A lake is generally larger and deeper than a pond, though the terms sometimes overlap in casual use.
Words with a similar meaning
pondreservoir
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