lagoon

//ləˈɡuːn//
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Visual representation of lagoon

Noun

lagoonSingular
lagoonsPlural
1

A shallow body of water separated from a larger sea or ocean by a barrier such as a coral reef or sandbar.

The tropical island is surrounded by a beautiful blue lagoon.

2

A small freshwater lake near a larger lake or river.

We discovered a peaceful lagoon near the main river where we could fish.

3

An artificial pool used for treating wastewater or storing liquids.

The factory built a lagoon to treat its industrial wastewater.