lake america
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.68 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
A lake in Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, United States.
name
Nickname for Afghanistan: A landlocked country between Central Asia and South Asia; used by American political commentators, after the quick victorious invasion under United States president George W. Bush.
American usage; Dated; Humorous
name
Synonym of Lake Ontario: a lake in North America, between Canada and United States in province of Ontario and state of New York, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. This name is not officially recognised in Canada.
American usage
Example Sentences
- "They came into Lake America with transports and a gun-boat, and a large body of infantry and some cavalry, and made a descent on the Granicus cotton"
- "I did not order him immediately back to Rolling Fork, as the enemy, in force, is within a few miles of me, having landed at Lake America, in which vicinity they are pillaging and taking off cotton."
- "One day last week a large Federal transport, the Runyan, struck a snag and sank opposite Compton's just about the upper outlet of Lake America."
- "Lake America, located in Sardis, MS, is a serene and picturesque body of water known for its tranquil setting and recreational opportunities."
Etymology
From lake + America. For sense 3 (“Lake Ontario”), on 27 August 2026, United States president Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the waters of the lake bounded by the United States; the use of which would be mandated within the federal government. Compare Gulf of America.
Usage
Synonyms
Lake Victory
Lake Ontario