often attributive
: a considerable inland body of standing water
also
: a pool of other liquid (such as lava, oil, or pitch)
1
a
: a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal
b
: any of numerous usually bright translucent organic pigments composed essentially of a soluble dye absorbed on or combined with an inorganic carrier
2
laked; laking
: to cause (blood) to undergo a physiological change in which the hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
of blood
: to undergo the process by which hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
Examples of lake in a Sentence
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
It has also been found in several Michigan inland lakes.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
On Golem Grad, a lake island in North Macedonia, Dice snakes under threat from birds play dead by going rigid or lax, smearing poop and musk on themselves, and even bleeding from their mouths.
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
There are so many good things that come with warmer weather, like lake days with the family and more time spent using the porch or patio.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Visit during the summer for gorgeous weather perfect for lake days.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
The spacious primary suite is extraordinary, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and stunning lake views from a circular alcove lined with picture windows.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Along with its report, UNESCO also highlighted work from several environmental photojournalists, including a photo by Manuel Seoane of a lone person standing on a small boat stranded on a dry, cracked lake bed.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 May 2024
The region is known for its quaint towns, crystal clear lakes and streams, and rolling terrain, said board president of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Geoff Hamelin, offering wines like no other.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
So, businesses intent on deploying a successful AI strategy must make the quality and scope of their data lake the highest priority.
—Ingram Micro, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
That’s simply how things spread these days—leaping from one social media network to the next like some kind of aquatic disease jumping from lake to lake on the backs of an invasive species.
—Matt Novak, Forbes, 16 July 2023
Noun
Deputies began searching the lake and surrounding areas around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, when the kayak was reported missing, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
It has also been found in several Michigan inland lakes.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
On Golem Grad, a lake island in North Macedonia, Dice snakes under threat from birds play dead by going rigid or lax, smearing poop and musk on themselves, and even bleeding from their mouths.
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
There are so many good things that come with warmer weather, like lake days with the family and more time spent using the porch or patio.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Visit during the summer for gorgeous weather perfect for lake days.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
The spacious primary suite is extraordinary, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and stunning lake views from a circular alcove lined with picture windows.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Along with its report, UNESCO also highlighted work from several environmental photojournalists, including a photo by Manuel Seoane of a lone person standing on a small boat stranded on a dry, cracked lake bed.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 May 2024
The region is known for its quaint towns, crystal clear lakes and streams, and rolling terrain, said board president of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Geoff Hamelin, offering wines like no other.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Verb
Sharon Woods lake to be closed until fall 2025, as draining starts this month.
—The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
So, businesses intent on deploying a successful AI strategy must make the quality and scope of their data lake the highest priority.
—Ingram Micro, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
That’s simply how things spread these days—leaping from one social media network to the next like some kind of aquatic disease jumping from lake to lake on the backs of an invasive species.
—Matt Novak, Forbes, 16 July 2023
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lake. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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lake
verb
laked; laking
: to cause (blood) to undergo a physiological change in which the hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
of blood
: to undergo the process by which hemoglobin becomes dissolved in the plasma
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