However, there are some other terms depending on the size and origin of the water body:

* Ponds: Smaller than lakes, often shallow and with a lot of vegetation.

* Reservoirs: Artificial lakes created by damming a river.

* Lagoons: Shallow bodies of water separated from the ocean by a barrier island or reef.

* Gulfs: Large inlets of the ocean, often partially surrounded by land.

* Bays: Smaller inlets of the ocean, often with a curved shoreline.

So, while "lake" is the most general term, the specific name depends on the characteristics of the water body.