lough

chiefly Irish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lough 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lough
Noun
  • From sparkling lakes to scenic hikes to wineries and distilleries, Blairsville has it all.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Almost 13 miles of trails range from easy to difficult, and the 640-acre lake offers six fishing piers.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The state park features over 20 miles of trails, 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, camping, forests, ponds, meadows and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said in a press release sent to Newsweek that a body was discovered in a retention pond at the southbound off-ramp of Interstate 75 and State Route 70.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Gamers to watch out for amid the lochs and highlands this season include Survivor stars Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho and Natalie Anderson, as well as Big Brother‘s Tiffany Mitchell and Ian Terry.
    Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Van Buren State Park in South Haven Township: The park, including campground and day-use areas, will close Sept. 2 for a lagoon rehabilitation and beach access improvement project.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Recent samples taken from the Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs showed high amounts of these toxin-producing cyanobacteria, which can be harmful to people, pets and livestock, according to a press release from the department.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Pipelines from the reservoirs could carry water to Travis County.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
  • What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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