1. a small lake or pond, especially in Scotland
Usage: Scottish

Examples

• The hikers stopped to rest beside a peaceful lochan in the Highlands.
• Several trout were visible in the clear waters of the mountain lochan.
• The lochan reflected the surrounding peaks perfectly on the still morning.
• We pitched our tent near a small lochan surrounded by heather.
• The ancient lochan had been formed by glacial activity thousands of years ago.