Loch
/lɒk/
Definitions
A lake or a narrow inlet of the sea in the Scottish Highlands or Ireland.
/lɒk/
A lake or a narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland or Ireland.
We took a boat trip on the loch to see the castle.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big, beautiful lake, especially in Scotland or Ireland. That's a loch! It's like a giant puddle surrounded by mountains and green fields. It's a great place to go boating and maybe even spot a monster!.
👶 For kids: A loch is a big lake in Scotland or Ireland. It's like a super-duper big puddle.
More Examples
The loch was calm and reflected the surrounding mountains.
Legend says the Loch Ness monster lives in the loch.
How It's Used
"The tour included a boat trip on Loch Ness."
"The poem described the haunting beauty of the loch at sunset."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Scottish Gaelic *loch*, meaning 'lake' or 'inlet'. Related to Irish *loch* and Welsh *llyn*.
The term 'loch' has been used in English texts since the 16th century, primarily to describe geographical features of Scotland and, later, Ireland.
Memory tip
Think 'lock' for 'loch'. It's where you 'lock' a boat, on a lake or inlet.
Word Origin
"lake, inlet"