often attributive
: a considerable inland body of standing water
also
: a pool of other liquid (such as lava, oil, or pitch)
1
a
: a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal
b
: any of numerous usually bright translucent organic pigments composed essentially of a soluble dye absorbed on or combined with an inorganic carrier
2
laked; laking
: to cause (blood) to undergo a physiological change in which the hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
of blood
: to undergo the process by which hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The lake’s surface could drop to a critical level for hydroelectric power production by the end of this year, affecting a power grid that serves seven states.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Arched French doors—a recurrent design motif throughout the property—open onto twin Juliet balconies with panoramic lake views.
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Noun
Most only dive 20 meters — shallow enough for a lake, but not for the abyss.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The lake’s surface could drop to a critical level for hydroelectric power production by the end of this year, affecting a power grid that serves seven states.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Arched French doors—a recurrent design motif throughout the property—open onto twin Juliet balconies with panoramic lake views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lake. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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lake
verb
laked; laking
: to cause (blood) to undergo a physiological change in which the hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
of blood
: to undergo the process by which hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
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