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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lagoon
And of course, there are the peninsula’s stunning waterfalls and lagoons.
—
Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Made accessible only after Hurricane Wilma hit in 2005, Tigertail Beach is split into two distinct areas: an inner lagoon and an outer beach.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Glide along the lagoon in one of the city’s iconic swan boats or snap a selfie with the George Washington statue.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
The lagoon would also be preserved and the site once again rebranded, this time as Laguna Vista.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lagoon
Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Made accessible only after Hurricane Wilma hit in 2005, Tigertail Beach is split into two distinct areas: an inner lagoon and an outer beach.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Glide along the lagoon in one of the city’s iconic swan boats or snap a selfie with the George Washington statue.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
The lagoon would also be preserved and the site once again rebranded, this time as Laguna Vista.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lagoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
Noun
-
The island is so close to shore and the water in the bay, which the breeze had rucked into a frenzy of small whitecaps, didn’t seem to be giving the smaller fishing boats any trouble.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Researchers with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are hoping to learn more about these shark and hooked striped bass interactions this summer, and the camera tags in Cape Cod Bay may help shed some light on this shark behavior in the bay.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
There is a secret cave tucked behind the private cove, ideal for meditation or sound bath.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
-
Hidden beneath our cliffside room was a staircase that led to a private snorkeling cove.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Norwegian cruise ports typically conjure up images of steep mountains, deep fjords and waterfalls tumbling into icy water.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
-
Between the darkness, the train passes soaring peaks, picturesque farms, bright blue fjords and rushing waterfalls.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
While no evacuations were ordered, the government advised residents to immediately leave beaches, harbors, marinas, and estuaries, and to stay out of the water.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
-
Some shark species can be found in North Carolina’s sounds and oceans, while others rarely venture into the state’s estuaries, the North Carolina Sea Grant says.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
The boy, who was never identified until forensic genealogy recently helped crack the case, had been found beaten to death in the creek on June 13 of that year, according to police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
-
It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
-
Gamers to watch out for amid the lochs and highlands this season include Survivor stars Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho and Natalie Anderson, as well as Big Brother‘s Tiffany Mitchell and Ian Terry.—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
-
Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
-
In Juneau, pair a harbor walk with views of Mendenhall Glacier or ride the tram for alpine trails.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Just steps from Leith’s historic harbor stands Lamb’s House, one of Scotland’s rare surviving merchant homes from the early 1600s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share