Real Dictionary

lake
A lake is a large area of fresh water, surrounded by land.

Lake in American English
Simon1866-1945; U.S. engineer & naval architect

lake in American English 1
an inland body of usually fresh water, larger than a pool or pond, generally formed by some obstruction in the course of flowing water
noun: a body of fresh or salt water of considerable size, surrounded by land

lake in American English 2
a dark-red pigment prepared from cochineal
noun: any of various pigments prepared from animal, vegetable, or coal-tar coloring matters by chemical or other union with metallic compounds

Lake in British English
a lake on the border between the US and Canada, in N Vermont and S Quebec. Length: about 43 km (27 miles). Width: up to 6 km (4 miles)

lake in British English 1
noun: an expanse of water entirely surrounded by land and unconnected to the sea except by rivers or streams

lake in British English 2
noun: a bright pigment used in textile dyeing and printing inks, produced by the combination of an organic colouring matter with an inorganic compound, usually a metallic salt, oxide, or hydroxide