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Lakes

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Short for "the Lake District", a scenic mountainous region in northwest England famous for its lakes and hiking trails.
"We're heading up to the Lakes for a walking holiday."

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In plain EnglishA common shorthand in British English for England's Lake District.

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Informal, mostly spoken British usage: "going to the Lakes" for the weekend.

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