lough

noun

ˈläk  ˈläḵ 

1

chiefly Ireland : lake

2

chiefly Ireland : a bay or inlet of the sea

Examples of lough in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the shores of Belfast's lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa is a serene escape from the buzzy city scene. —Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish loch lake; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1