Synonyms for

Lake

Verb / leɪk / Another word for lake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large body of water surrounded by land.

Synonyms & similar words

pond reservoir lagoon pool basin mere tank cistern bowl tarn loch sea ocean river stream brook creek spring well fountain

Synonyms by register

Formal

reservoir basin water body

Informal

pond puddle

Literary

mere loch

Antonyms

desert drought dryness arid land wasteland

Common collocations

  • deep lake
  • blue lake
  • clear lake
  • large lake
  • small lake
  • frozen lake
  • lake shore
  • lake district

Word family

noun lake
adjective lacustrine

Usage note

A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land. 'Lacustrine' is a more technical term, often used in geology or biology.

Example sentences

  1. We went swimming in the lake.
  2. The ducks were swimming in the lake.
  3. The lake was very calm today.
  4. The lake was surrounded by trees.
  5. We had a picnic by the lake.

Quotes

  • The lake and the mountains have become my landscape, my real world.
  • The lake is a place of peace and tranquility.
  • There's nothing like a swim in a cool lake.

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