Finger Lakes

American  

plural noun

1. a group of elongated glacial lakes in central and W New York: resort region.

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Example Sentences

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 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

She said the agreement would allow licenses to be issued in the Finger Lakes and would provide a license for the plaintiff in the future.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

Luma enrolled at Hobart and William Smith College, a coed school in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John