Finger Lakes
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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With a base of white wine made in New York’s Finger Lakes region, this brand new, very pretty aperitif brimming with tropical botanicals is the season’s must-have spritz-maker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Dresden is in New York's Finger Lakes region – a rural area sliced through with deep glacial lakes, which attracts tourists drawn by its wineries, breweries and outdoor pursuits.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
The order halting the state’s program comes after regulators voted in May to settle a federal lawsuit that blocked them from issuing licenses in the Finger Lakes region.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
“The spotted lanternfly is knocking at the doors of vineyards in Long Island and the Finger Lakes region,” Professor Urban said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Finger Lakes had never won the state championship.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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