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Windermere

American

[win-der-meer] / ˈwɪn dərˌmɪər /

noun

Lake, a lake in NW England, between Westmorland and Lancashire: the largest lake in England. 10.5 miles (17 km) long; 5.67 sq. mi. (15 sq. km).

Windermere British

/ ˈwɪndəˌmɪə /

noun

Sometimes (less correctly) called: Lake Windermere. a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the SE part of the Lake District: the largest lake in England. Length: 17 km (10.5 miles)

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The new series will be directed by Michael Samuels, known for British dramas The Windermere Children and Any Human Heart.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The longest illegal spill the analysis identified was for 10 days from Hawkshead pumping station, which flows into Windermere via Cunsey Beck.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

Part of the Lake District National Park Unesco World Heritage Site, Windermere is home to more than 14,000 people and its scenery attracts an estimated seven million visitors per year.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

The government said a first step was to look at new methods to reduce pollution from private sewage discharges into Windermere.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

“Do you want to warn him about Mrs. Windermere now or later?” said Lil.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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