meer
word
Definition
A "meer" is a small lake or a large pond, mostly used in British English, especially in old literature or poetic descriptions.
Usage & Nuances
"Meer" is rare in modern English; it's mostly found in poetry, historical texts, or place names (like 'Windermere'). In daily English, people usually say 'lake' or 'pond' instead.
Spanish: lago - estanque (pozo de agua) (poco común)Portuguese (BR): lago (arcaico/literário) - lagoa (arcaico/literário)Portuguese (PT): lago (arcaico/literário) - lagoa (arcaico/literário)Chinese (Simplified): 湖泊（古语/诗意）Chinese (Traditional): 湖泊（古語/詩意）Hindi: झील (पुरातन/साहित्यिक)Arabic: بحيرة (أدبي/قديم)Bengali: ঝিল - ছোট হ্রদRussian: старица - мелкое озеро - прудJapanese: 池（いけ）- 小さな湖Vietnamese: ao - hồ nhỏKorean: 작은 호수 - 연못Turkish: gölcük - küçük gölUrdu: چھوٹا جھیل - تالابIndonesian: danau kecil - telaga
Example Sentences
The village is near a peaceful meer.
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Swans live on the meer.
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He walked around the meer every morning.
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Windermere is a famous English meer visited by many tourists.
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You wouldn't find the word 'meer' much outside old books or British poetry.
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They say the meer looks beautiful in the moonlight.
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