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Eyre

Eyre

22 8.2
A large shallow salt lake in south central Australia that is the country's largest lake and lowest point
  • proper noun
translation icon : Lago Eyre
  • Lake Eyre is the largest lake in Australia, located about 35 feet below sea level.

Examples

  • When I visited Eyre, I was amazed by its vast, shimmering surface.

  • The stunning views of Eyre attract many tourists each year.

  • Here is Miss Eyre, sir.

    Jane Eyre (1943)

  • Miss, I was looking at what Jane Eyre looked like.

    Patrick (2018)

  • I knew that Jane Eyre would eventually work its magic on you.

    An Education (2009)

  • Well, Jane Eyre, and are you a good child?

    Jane Eyre (1943)

  • Fact is, Miss Eyre, I'd like to draw you out.

    Jane Eyre (2011)

  • Well, Miss Eyre, have you no tongue?

    Jane Eyre (1943)

  • Do you know, Jane Eyre, where the wicked go after death?

    Jane Eyre (2011)

  • I put it down and started reading Jane Eyre, which was much more rewarding.

    Blog text (5)

Synonyms

Lake Eyre
vsEyre
1 5.5

A shallow salt lake in south central Australia that sometimes fills after rain

is the shorter form omitting the common noun before the name

Compounds

Lake Eyre
1 5.5

A shallow salt lake in south central Australia that sometimes fills after rain

Eyre Peninsula
6.2

A large area of land in South Australia that sticks out into the sea

Surface Forms

Eyre main

Etymology

Eyre is the name of a large salt lake and comes from the English explorer Edward Eyre, who travelled through parts of Australia in the 1800s. So the lake is called Eyre because it was named after that explorer.