Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific large freshwater lake in North America: "Lake Tahoe" is the name of a major lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, straddling the border between the U.S. states of California and Nevada. It is renowned for its clear, deep blue water and surrounding scenic beauty.

Usage

• As a proper noun (name of a place):
  • "Lake Tahoe" is used to refer specifically to this geographical feature. It is always capitalized.
  • It is commonly used in contexts discussing travel, geography, outdoor recreation, and real estate.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent our vacation skiing near Lake Tahoe.
  • The clarity of the water in Lake Tahoe is famous.
  • Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest lakes in the United States.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic use: The name "Lake Tahoe" can be used to refer not just to the body of water itself, but also to the surrounding region and its associated communities, amenities, and economic activities.
  • The real estate market in Lake Tahoe is very competitive. (Here, "Lake Tahoe" refers to the area around the lake.)
  • He works in the Lake Tahoe tourism industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Tahoe (n): A common shortened, informal form used to refer to Lake Tahoe or the Lake Tahoe area.
  • We're heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.
• Tahoe Basin (n): A term for the geographic drainage basin surrounding Lake Tahoe.

Synonyms

• Alpine lake: A general term for a lake located in a mountainous region, which describes Lake Tahoe's setting. (This is a descriptive synonym, not a proper name substitute.)

Related Phrases

• North Lake Tahoe: Refers to the northern portion of the lake and its communities.
• South Lake Tahoe: Refers to the southern portion of the lake and its primary city.
• Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park: A specific park on the Nevada shoreline.
• Tahoe Rim Trail: A long-distance hiking trail circumnavigating the lake.

Noun

1. a lake on the border between Nevada and California to the west of Carson City; a popular resort area