lagoon

noun

Definition of lagoonnext
as in bay
an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar Beyond the beach there was a picturesque blue lagoon.

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Recent Examples of lagoon In the morning, travelers will awake among the graceful canals and bridges of Venice, with a private water taxi to ferry them into the heart of the Venetian lagoon to explore the city’s many islands. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 Lach said the department trains year-round in rivers, lakes, and lagoons throughout Chicago, and will operate in nearly every weather condition except lightning. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Situated in the Mediterranean between Italy and North Africa, the island of Malta is known for its 5,000-year-old megalithic temples, crystal clear lagoon waters, and cinematic landscapes. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026 Besides rich fishing grounds in its lagoon and surrounding waters, there’s seemingly little remarkable about the shoal. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lagoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
  1. bay
  2. cove
  3. fjord
  4. estuary
  5. creek
  6. loch
  7. harbor
Noun
  • Snakes are ectothermic and rely on outside heat to regulate their body temperature, so a dark, warm engine bay makes an appealing shelter — and offers plenty of nooks to hide from predators.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Monochrome cruise missile is based on the S-71 Kovyor and is designed for carriage inside the weapons bays of the Su-57 fighter jet and S-70 Okhotnik drone.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bay
Noun
  • Across the cove, less than a hundred yards away, another beaver swam to its lodge, also with a mouthful of sticks.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby Baía dos Porcos trades Sancho’s broad sweep of sand for a tiny, tide-dependent cove surrounded by dark volcanic formations.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cove
Noun
  • On a Alaska sailing, for example, glaciers, fjords, wildlife, and waterfalls are the stars of the show.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The incident took place earlier this month when a vessel was sailing in a fjord in northeastern Svalbard, around 620 miles from the North Pole.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fjord
Noun
  • At these levels, Mosquito Lagoon will no longer be an estuary but be our new ocean beach.
    — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Peter’s family boarded the vessel for an eight-mile trip down the estuary to the George III Hotel when the tide pushed it into a bridge and sent all 42 passengers into the water, the outlet reported.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of estuary
Noun
  • The flooding is most likely near small creeks, urban areas, places with poor drainage and other low-lying regions.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The report does not say whether the surviving guide described failed creek crossings, though he was interviewed.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of creek
Noun
  • This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Definition of loch
Noun
  • The location is incredible, just in the middle of the harbor, and the setting is so elegant and authentic, with amazing old sailboat models.
    — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s tour was for 13 passengers for a trip around the harbor near the Statue of Liberty, arranged through the tour operator for $1,800, the complaint said.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of harbor

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