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lake Synonyms

Another word for lake

Choosing another word for lake depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A considerable inland body of standing water, typically fresh, that is entirely surrounded by land and larger than a pond.

Usage Example

"We rented a small cabin by the loch and spent the entire weekend fishing and kayaking."

Strongest
loch
lough
mere
Strong
tarn
lagoon
reservoir
pond

• noun (Context 2)

An insoluble pigment formed by precipitating a soluble organic dye with a metallic salt, originally referring to a purplish-red pigment obtained from lac.

Usage Example

"The artist mixed a touch of crimson pigment into the palette to deepen the shadows on the rose petals."

Strong
pigment
carmine
colorant

• Nearby Words

lair
laity
laja
lake
lake chub
lake trout
lake whitefish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lake. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lake
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