lough
Americannoun
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a lake.
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a partially landlocked or protected bay; a narrow arm of the sea.
noun
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an Irish word for lake 1
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a long narrow bay or arm of the sea in Ireland
Etymology
Origin of lough
1505–15; Anglo-Irish spelling of Irish loch lake; compare Middle English low, lough ( e ), logh ( e ), Old English (Northumbrian) lūh < British Celtic *lux- (> Welsh llwch (obsolete) lake, Old Breton luh, Breton louc’h ), apparently < early Irish; see loch
Example Sentences
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Maguire, who was from the village of Aghagallon, near the southeast shore of Lough Neagh, is believed to have been killed in 1976.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It is already investigating the regulation of wastewater pollution in Belfast Lough.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Daera's spokesperson said that "progress is being made to implement the actions required in the Lough Neagh Action Plan".
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Daera said Minister Andrew Muir "fully recognises the strength of public concern and understands the frustration many communities feel about the condition of Lough Neagh – especially those living nearby."
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
He tells her he’ll take her to Ireland and they’ll walk the Glens of Antrim and swim in Lough Neagh.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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