Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nis
noun
/nɪs/
Definition
A term that refers to a natural or man-made lake or pond, often used to describe a body of still freshwater.
Examples
- We spent the afternoon by the nis, enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
- The children loved to fish in the nis near our house.
Meaning
The word ‘nis’ is used in some dialects to denote a particular type of small lake or water body.
Synonyms
- lake
- pond
- waterbody
