lough

noun

Definition of loughnext
chiefly Irish
as in lake

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Recent Examples of lough 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 trailer was somewhere in the area of Gumboot Lake, a lake accessible by dirt roads in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Take precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters, and hot springs.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of lake
Noun
  • The surrounding park features walking paths, picnic pavilions, a duck pond, a sandy beach, a rose garden, and the Beach Park Tree Trail, which is home to nearly 500 tree species.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Now that richly coded universe has jumped the pond, with the company opening its first international flagship on Mount Street in London’s Mayfair district.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 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 lagoon, which serves as a drainage detention basin, spans 212 acres and has an average depth of about 6 feet, according to the city’s website.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Terrazzo flooring composed of four natural stones and Murano glass elements recall the movement and gradation of the Venetian lagoon.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lagoon
Noun
  • Hundreds of homes have burned, three firefighters were killed battling flames in Colorado, and a helicopter helping with another Colorado fire crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot.
    — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • While no one is predicting specific storms yet, confidence is growing that this climate pattern could have major impacts on everything from snowpack and reservoirs to insurance costs and travel.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of reservoir
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
Definition of tarn

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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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