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

When glaciers retreat, the result can create glacial lakes prone to outburst floods and unstable slopes prone to landslides like Nepal experienced. — Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

That flour flows into the lakes below and turns the water a dazzling turquoise. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The shots are set against the backdrop of natural landscapes — all mossy trees, lakes, lush lawns, and a white horse making its way into the frame. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Staying safe from alligators in Florida Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

With stunning lakes and charming small towns offset by vivid foliage, Wisconsin is an underrated destination for a fall getaway. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026

Underwater searches of rivers and lakes have taken place near Natalie’s home, an area of private land in Wombourne, South Staffordshire, has also been searched alongside a detailed forensic analysis of her former home following tips from the public. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Minneapolis The nation’s only urban scenic byway starts in downtown Minneapolis and loops 55 miles around the city, linking lakes, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Xinhua News has issued official reports about the disaster and technical dispatches about the science of the glacial lakes. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026