1
Scotland : lake
2
Scotland : a bay or arm of the sea especially when nearly landlocked

Examples of loch in a Sentence

in his biography of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell tells of being conducted by a Scottish boatman “across one of the lochs, as they call them, or arms of the sea”
Recent Examples on the Web Somewhere in the Highlands perhaps, as the sun sets on Scotland’s magnificent lochs and mountains. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024 Activities are plentiful, spanning everything from loch cruises to jet-skiing and kayaking. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024 Paddle to islands in the sprawling loch or check out a range of hikes ranging from easy to long-distance trails. Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024 Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for loch 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) louch, from Scottish Gaelic loch; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of loch was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Loch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

loch

noun
1
Scottish : lake
2
Scottish : an arm of the sea especially when it is nearly surrounded by land

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