lough

CEFRB2

/lɑx/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A lake or inlet, especially in Ireland.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A surname.

Examples

  • A lough is a type of Irish lake.

  • The lough was a popular spot for fishing.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /lɒf/
  • /lɒk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. lake, pool

  2. A lake or long, narrow inlet, especially in Ireland.

More examples

In context

  • They rented a small cottage near the beautiful lough.

  • Outside, a freezing wind whips across Belfast lough […].

  • A study showing that the temperature of the lough’s water has risen 1C since 1995, however, suggests that climate change and clearer waters as a result of an invasive zebra mussel species may also be contributing factors.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Irish loch (from Old Irish loch), from Proto-Celtic *loku (“lake, pool”), from Proto-Indo-European *lókus (“pond, pool”). Doublet of lay, loch, and Looe.