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 study used computer modelling to understand how climate change could alter how nutrients reached Windermere and Esthwaite Water.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Esthwaite Water, a small lake draining into Windermere, "remained a concern under every future scenario" tested.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Windermere has been in the spotlight in recent years due to concerns over sewage discharges and its water turning green due to algal blooming, particularly during the summer.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The analysis, which the BBC had exclusive access to, used United Utilities operational data to establish when the company was discharging sewage into Windermere when it should by law have been treating some of it.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

“I could use a bowl of lemon ice cream,” said Mrs. Windermere.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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