meres

plural of mere, chiefly British
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meres
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • With a heat wave set to impact at least 230 million people leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, families across the United States have their sights set on pools, lakes and beaches to cool off.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water such as lakes, ponds or oceans.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds or oceans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • City water is routinely tested in accordance with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality guidelines, but testing of private wells is managed individually.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
  • This is happening near our homes, wells and schools.
    Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Meres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meres. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster