Thesaurus results for LAGOONS

lagoons

noun

plural of lagoon

as in bays

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 lagoons The park’s sand dunes are striped with turquoise and emerald lagoons (which accumulate during the rainy season), creating the effect of infinitely repeating oases. — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 And given their preference for rocky environments over sandy lagoons and the crabs’ reproductive prowess, fishermen and experts alike are skeptical. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The calm waters of the coastal lagoons are perfect habitat for green sea turtles, and July through September is the best time to spot them . — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Turquoise lagoons, villas suspended above the Indian Ocean, the promise of almost total escape. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 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 Travelers come for its open hills, quiet beaches, striking lagoons, amazing surf breaks, and traditional villages. — Jarrod Hobson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 As Italy’s longest river, the Po delivers plenty of nutrients to the lagoons — both from natural sources and from human activities like farming — that provide a surplus of food for sea critters, including blue crabs. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the historic route connected waterfront communities that were once separated by rivers, bays, and marshes, creating a new way for travelers to experience the region’s seafood, architecture, and maritime traditions.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bays

Noun

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

— Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
The coast on this part of Tuscany is a little wild, but wonderful for swimming, and guests have access to the boat for excursions to nearby islands and morning swims off secret coves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of coves

Noun

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
Their adventure takes them from the icy fjords of Norway through Byzantine intrigue and along the legendary Silk Road, bringing together Viking grit, ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances and a touch of magic.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fjords

Noun

In North Carolina alone, 11,000 miles (17,702 kilometers) of canals drain peatlands before the water empties into coastal estuaries, Richardson said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Rising Tide Explorers leads ecotours of the mangrove islands, estuaries, and marshes that surround Marco Island.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of estuaries

Noun

Runoff is expected to flow into creeks and streams, causing river levels to rise and currents to speed up.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 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 creeks

Noun

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
Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026

Definition of lochs

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