loch
loch — noun
1. a long, narrow body of water in Scotland — either a freshwater lake or a sea inl
a long, narrow body of water in Scotland — either a freshwater lake or a sea inlet that stretches deep into the land between hills
The famous Loch Ness in Scotland is known worldwide for its legend of a monster.
proper name: Loch Ness
Hyun took a boat across the loch to a small island with an old castle.
across the loch — prepositional collocation
Many tourists visit the Scottish Highlands every year to see the beautiful lochs.
This loch water is so clear you see stones at the bottom.
Isabela's family rented a cottage beside a quiet loch for their summer holiday.
- lake
the general term; unlike loch, a lake is always freshwater and not restricted to Scotland
- fjord
a narrow sea inlet between cliffs, similar to some Scottish lochs, but typically refers to features in Norway
- inlet
a general term for any narrow opening of the sea into the land; loch is a specific Scottish type
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Frequently used as part of a proper place name such as Loch Ness or Loch Lomond. When part of a name, 'Loch' is capitalized. In general references (e.g. 'a quiet loch') it is not.