Canandaigua Lake (Noun)
Meaning
A glacial lake in central New York; one of the Finger Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The city of Canandaigua is situated at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake and serves as the commercial hub for the surrounding area.
- Canandaigua Lake is the fourth-largest of the Finger Lakes in New York State by surface area and the second-deepest.
- Summer boating and fishing on Canandaigua Lake provide locals and tourists alike with endless entertainment options.
- It is worth noting that Canandaigua Lake is named for the nearby city of Canandaigua, but historically the lake was known by the Iroquois as "Seneca Lake".
- Located approximately in the center of New York State's group of Eleven Finger Lakes, Canandaigua Lake sits slightly west of the geographical center.