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 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 Lastly, the city also serves as a gateway to Ria Formosa Natural Park, a sprawling network of coastal lagoons, barrier islands, and sandy beaches that showcases some of the country's most spectacular scenery. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 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 Iceland’s Ring Road is a natural fit for an EV road trip, circling the island for about 820 miles past waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier lagoons, lava fields, fjords and fishing towns. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In the original plans, the east and west ends of South Park (now Jackson and Washington parks, respectively) were meant to be connected to Lake Michigan via long canal that would allow boaters to get from the lake to the lagoons in what is now Washington Park. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers. — Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 The subtropical forest had 12 crystal clear lagoons and 500 plant species. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

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Noun

The Hotel Due Mari, a 17th-century aristocratic villa formerly owned by the marquesses of Bolasco, sits between Sestri’s two bays.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of bays

Noun

Isla Jesucita provides secluded coves, tropical forest and expansive views across the estuary.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Its twin Pitons create a landscape unlike the flatter coral islands elsewhere in the Caribbean, while secluded coves and hillside estates offer a greater sense of privacy than many larger resort destinations.

— Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of coves

Noun

Its shallow draft allows access to narrow inlets and wildlife-rich fjords beyond the reach of larger ships.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Visitors can take a strenuous hike up an old farm path to be close to the waterfall and soak up panoramic views of the surrounding fjords and mountains, or marvel while on a boat ride across the fjord.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of fjords

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Among the dishes is blue crab plucked from the water tableside, then served rillette-style using fat from the restaurant’s estuaries.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2026
Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026

Definition of estuaries

Noun

Winding through the trees, hills, creeks, and rugged walls of Aliso Canyon, this nine-hole course offers both par-three and par-four holes.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers, Colorado River, Specter Chasm, Kanab Creek, Jumpup Canyon, Fossil Canyon, 140- Mile Canyon, Fishtail Canyon, Matkatamiba Canyon and Olo Canyon.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 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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An application request filed with the city of Meridian shows plans for a 24,000-square-foot micro-hospital on South Rackham Way, near the northeast corner of Eagle and Overland roads, south of Interstate 84.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
The late 2023 fire gutted the LaVista Road apartment complex, shut down nearby roads and affected more than 200 residents.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

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