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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."
How to use Windermere
Learner’s notesIn 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".
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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".
