noun
Uncommon
loch
lok
Loch (noun) means a lake, or a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland. Example: “Loch Ness is famous for its supposed monster.”
noun
1
A lake, or a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland.
"Loch Ness is famous for its supposed monster."
"They went fishing on the loch at dawn."
How to use loch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Scottish and Irish word for a lake or a long sea inlet.
Common pairings
sea loch
Loch Ness
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Word forms
- Plural
- lochs
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Etymology
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic loch, related to English "lake".
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Rhymes for loch
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What does “loch” mean?
The word “loch” means a lake, or a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland. In plain terms, the Scottish and Irish word for a lake or a long sea inlet.
How do you pronounce “loch”?
“Loch” is pronounced lok (/lɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “loch” in a sentence?
Here is “loch” used in a sentence: “Loch Ness is famous for its supposed monster.”
What is another word for “loch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “loch” include lough.
What part of speech is “loch”?
“Loch” is a noun.
Where does the word “loch” come from?
The word “loch” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic loch, related to English "lake".
Is “loch” a common word?
“Loch” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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