lough

noun

Definition of loughnext
chiefly Irish
as in lake

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Recent Examples of lough Out in the middle of lough an archipelago of strange islands emerge. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Global warming has also increased the temperature of the lough, encouraging the abundant blooms. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Along with a grassy walled garden, an arboretum, the property has nearly three miles of lough frontage and shooting rights across a total of 3,000 acres. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025 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
  1. lake
  2. pond
  3. loch
  4. lagoon
  5. reservoir
  6. tarn
Noun
  • The lake is also the second-smallest Great Lake by volume, holding about 393 cubic miles of water, according to the National Museum of the Great Lakes.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rescue efforts were still ramping up Friday when a swollen glacial lake in the mountains upstream from the affected area, dammed up by debris and filling with meltwater, raised concerns of a possible new inundation looming.
    — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lake
Noun
  • Officials said runoff entered a storm drain and a nearby pond, raising environmental concerns.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • It was removed from the pond by firefighters before being taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington for an autopsy.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pond
Noun
  • This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Definition of loch
Noun
  • The calm waters of the coastal lagoons are perfect habitat for green sea turtles, and July through September is the best time to spot them .
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The atmosphere is low-key but looks-wise the island is a showstopper – it’s surrounded by a beautiful aquamarine lagoon with stunning beaches and vibrant marine life.
    — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of lagoon
Noun
  • Instead of using the underground reservoir only to generate electricity, surplus electricity could be used to store pressure energy underground.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Both of its vast reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — have tumbled to record lows over the past few weeks.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reservoir
Noun
  • Beyond daily swims in Ullswater, guests have the opportunity to explore the inspiring landscape of the Lake District, visiting hidden tarns, rivers, and even a stargazing night.
    — Freya Bromley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Definition of tarn

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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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