Lake
/leɪk/noun
A large body of water surrounded by land.
Did you know?The word 'lake' can be traced back to ancient roots meaning 'to stand' or 'to be still', hinting at mysterious depths and ancient waters that have witnessed countless secrets.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leɪk
“To stand or be still.”
Latin
Latin
lacus
“A body of water, specifically a lake or pond.”
Old French
Old French
lac
“A lake.”
Middle English
Middle English
lake
“A large body of water.”
Modern English
English
lake
“A significant body of water, typically larger than a pond.”