General terms:
* Lake: This is the most common term, used for any large body of water surrounded by land.
* Pond: A smaller body of water, usually shallower than a lake.
* Reservoir: A lake created artificially by damming a river.
* Sea: While "sea" usually refers to a large saltwater body connected to the ocean, some landlocked bodies of water are called "seas" due to their size or historical significance (e.g., the Caspian Sea, the Dead Sea).
Specific terms:
* Lagoon: A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a narrow strip of land.
* Oxbow lake: A crescent-shaped lake formed when a river changes course.
* Crater lake: A lake formed in a volcanic crater.
* Saline lake: A lake with high salt content.
* Playa lake: A shallow, temporary lake that forms in a desert basin.
The specific term used will depend on the specific characteristics of the body of water.
