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
While alternating between Colony Club’s multiple lagoon pools and the beach was tempting, the many off-site excursions are not to be missed.
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Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The new season also filmed in Venice at the Danieli palace overlooking the lagoon.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
His new digs include a clubroom, wellness wing, car gallery, private tennis court and a saltwater lagoon pool.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The new season also filmed in Venice at the Danieli palace overlooking the lagoon.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
His new digs include a clubroom, wellness wing, car gallery, private tennis court and a saltwater lagoon pool.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
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Researchers had been surveying the bay where it’s located for a separate study.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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True Laurel, recently named one of North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2025, serves its signature Laurel Martini, a refined blend of London Dry and Islay gins, vermouth, and California bay tincture.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Mediterranean island blends crystal-clear coves and chic beach towns while promising fewer tourists than neighboring destinations like Amalfi or Capri.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Waves rose and slammed against beaches and coves.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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And twenty miles across the fjord’s channel, three sea kayakers camping on high ground woke up to ocean water dripping into their tent, their gear strewn across the shore.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 40 minute round-trip rolls up the Red Clay Valley, with unobstructed views of moonlit fields, rocky cuts and creek banks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Instead, show him how to hunt small rivers and creeks, which require minimal gear.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Donal, a nightclub owner in Chicago obsessed with the blues, has resisted going back to the land of lochs for reasons that will become only somewhat clear over the course of the run time.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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They were designed to obliterate key mountain passes, bridges, or harbors in the event of a Soviet invasion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cities like New York, Boston, and San Francisco flourished because of their harbors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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