Noun: artificial lake ,aa(r)-tu'fi-shul leyk
- Lake used to store water for community use; a lake (natural or artificial) used to store water and used as a source of water
"The artificial lake provided both recreation and water supply for the nearby town";
- reservoir, man-made lake
Derived forms: artificial lakes
Type of: lake
Part of: water, water supply, water system
Encyclopedia: Artificial lake