lake

A large area of water surrounded by land.

• We swam in the lake.
• Their house overlooks a small lake.
• The lakes freeze during the winter.

Common phrases: deep lake, frozen lake, lake shore, across the lake

A very large amount of liquid collected in one place.

• A lake of oil spread beneath the car.
• The burst pipe left a lake on the floor.
• Overproduction created a wine lake that nobody could sell.

How to use it: a lake of something (A lake of spilled milk spread across the kitchen floor.)

Similar words: pool

Common phrases: lake of wine, lake of milk, oil lake