noun
Meaning 1
An effect of large bodies of fresh water on the weather of regions downwind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: climatology, meteorology, natural-sciences
Examples
- Lake-effect storms dumped 108 inches of snow on Oswego in 48 hours.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided