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DictionarysuperiorNorth American lake
proper noun

superior

A Great Lake on the border between the United States and Canada.

Lake Superior lies along the border between Canada and the United States.

Etymology
superiorLatinhigher

Lake Superior's name reflects the French designation for the upper lake. Its position above the other Great Lakes supplied the geographical comparison.

More examples

  • Duluth stands on the western shore of Lake Superior.
  • Cold winds blow across Lake Superior.
  • We plan to paddle along Lake Superior's rocky shoreline.