Synonyms of lakes

lakes

noun

plural of lake

as in ponds

a large area of water that is surrounded by land

They own a cottage on the lake.

the shores of the lake

Related Words

• ponds
• lagoons
• lochs
• reservoirs
• pools
• tarns
• water holes
• wells
• basins
• puddles
• loughs
• meres
• billabongs
• sinkholes
• potholes
• stanks
• holes
• swimming pools

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lakes

Rivers, lakes, and groundwater are affected by sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and excessive extraction. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

For hundreds of miles, there are no lakes and just one river. — Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Highlights include the Base Torres viewpoint, the French Valley and the Grey Glacier, plus the crystal-clear lakes and granite peaks that Patagonia is known for. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

That’s why a flightseeing tour above peaks, glaciers, and iceberg lakes is a must-do for any visitor. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Levels in both lakes have fallen further since the record was first set last week. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

From coast to coast, the United States is dotted with sweeping coastal vistas, sparkling lakes, verdant national parks, towering mountains, majestic mesas and countless scenic roads that connect east to west and north to south. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In the meantime, the researchers will be studying catfish melanomas that have surfaced in lakes and ponds elsewhere. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 July 2026

Indirect use comes from averaging the water footprint of all the power sources on a regional grid—which includes hydroelectric plants that consume huge amounts of water due to evaporation from dams and lakes. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026