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lagoon
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/lɐˈɣunɐ/la·gu·na
Definition
1A body of brackish or salt water separated from the sea by a sandbar or reef, but connected to it.
Usage examples
“The Ria Formosa is a lagoon system in the Algarve.”
“Migratory birds rest in the lagoon.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
coastal lagoonsaltwater lagoonlagoon area