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lagoon
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/lɐˈɣoɐ/la·go·a
Definition
1A body of water, smaller than a lake, often shallow and with slow-moving or stagnant water.
Usage examples
“The flamingos gathered at the edge of the coastal lagoon.”
“They went canoeing on the calm waters of the lagoon.”
Common combinations
coastal lagoonfreshwater lagoonsaltwater lagoon