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Windermere

Windermere (name) means the largest natural lake in England, located in Cumbria in the Lake District. Example: “They hired a rowing boat to explore Windermere.”

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The largest natural lake in England, located in Cumbria in the Lake District.

"They hired a rowing boat to explore Windermere."

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In plain EnglishA well-known lake in England's Lake District, and the town beside it.

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Etymology

From an Old Norse personal name (Vínandr) plus Old English mere, "lake" — so roughly "Vínandr's lake".

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Windermere

ere here were mere Pere dere Vere Gere there where Frere Shere

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What does “Windermere” mean?

The word “Windermere” means the largest natural lake in England, located in Cumbria in the Lake District. In plain terms, a well-known lake in England's Lake District, and the town beside it.

How do you use “Windermere” in a sentence?

Here is “Windermere” used in a sentence: “They hired a rowing boat to explore Windermere.”

What part of speech is “Windermere”?

“Windermere” is a name.

Where does the word “Windermere” come from?

The word “Windermere” comes from Old English. From an Old Norse personal name (Vínandr) plus Old English mere, "lake" — so roughly "Vínandr's lake".