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lake1

Pronunciation: /leɪk/

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Definition of lake

noun

a large area of water surrounded by land:boys were swimming in the lake [in names]:Lake Victoria
(the Lakes) the Lake District.
a pool of liquid:the fish was served in a lake of spicy sauce
[with modifier] a large surplus of a liquid commodity:the EU wine lake