Thesaurus results for LAGOON

lagoon

noun

Definition of lagoon

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 Review An iconic city landmark, this 14th-century converted Doge's palace dominates the lagoon, and sits just a short stroll away from the Bridge of Sighs and the monuments of Piazza San Marco. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The Nazi bunkers at the bottom of the lagoon are real too, things people have simply never seen of Venice. — Jd Linville, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Before the flashes begin at the Palazzo del Cinema, the stars make their entrance by water, gliding across the lagoon in those unmistakable wooden water taxis. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The big draw is the giant on-property lagoon and its many white-sand beaches. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lagoon

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Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Other visitors to the preserve included bay turtles, blue herons and a snowy white egret, with kayakers paddling behind them in the bay.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

Hike around Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area for magical coves, towering lighthouses, and lots of wildlife.

— Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cove

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For more remote beauty, the islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof give you the chance to indulge in natural hot springs—along with all the fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls in between.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Voyage of the Glaciers Explore the untamed beauty of Alaska, sailing through the tranquil fjords of Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Voyage of the Glaciers, Princess’s most popular 7-day Alaska cruise itinerary.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of fjord

Noun

The bay facing the western shore of Newfoundland is the mouth—the gaping estuary—of the Saint Lawrence, Newfoundland on the chart detached and apparently drifting out to sea.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The original measure, known as Executive Order 13508, was designed to improve protection and restoration efforts for the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

Months before the cancer diagnoses became a public issue, Creek Team OC, a small grassroots organization, was already campaigning against herbicide spraying in local waterways, arguing chemicals were harming creek ecosystems.

— Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians monitors water quality for algal blooms and cleans up spawning creeks that get clogged with sediment and trash.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of creek

Noun

In the show’s two-hour series premiere, host Alan Cumming welcomed 22 appropriately bloodthirsty competitors to his Scottish castle and immediately threw them into the deep end of the loch.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of loch

Noun

By 1869, New York had taken to decorating ships in the harbor with Italian and American flags, in addition to hosting a carnival and parade.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Navatek expected to have offices in more than a dozen states by the end of the following year, including a new 15,000-square-foot facility in the Portland, Maine, harbor.

— William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026

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