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Tahoe

TAH-hoh

Tahoe (name) means a large, deep freshwater lake straddling the California-Nevada border in the United States, popular for skiing and boating. Example: “We drove up to Lake Tahoe for a weekend of skiing.”

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A large, deep freshwater lake straddling the California-Nevada border in the United States, popular for skiing and boating.

"We drove up to Lake Tahoe for a weekend of skiing."

How to use Tahoe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known alpine lake on the California-Nevada border.

Common pairings

Lake Tahoe the Tahoe basin

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Washo language word daʔaw, meaning "lake."

Rhymes for Tahoe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tahoe” mean?

The word “Tahoe” means a large, deep freshwater lake straddling the California-Nevada border in the United States, popular for skiing and boating. In plain terms, a well-known alpine lake on the California-Nevada border.

How do you pronounce “Tahoe”?

“Tahoe” is pronounced TAH-hoh (/ˈtɑːhoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tahoe” in a sentence?

Here is “Tahoe” used in a sentence: “We drove up to Lake Tahoe for a weekend of skiing.”

What part of speech is “Tahoe”?

“Tahoe” is a name.