Lagoon: meaning, definitions and examples

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lagoon

 

[ lษ™หˆษกuหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body of water

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier such as a sandbar, coral reef, or barrier island.

Synonyms

inlet, lake, pond

Examples of usage

  • The resort had a beautiful lagoon where guests could swim and snorkel.
  • The lagoon was teeming with colorful fish and marine life.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

In geography, a lagoon is a stretch of salt water separated from the open sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.

Synonyms

bay, cove, inlet

Examples of usage

  • The lagoon was a unique ecosystem with its own distinct flora and fauna.
  • The island was surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "lagoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lagoa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค—เฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lagune

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ laguna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะณัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ laguna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝŸๆน– (ใ›ใใ“, ใ‹ใŸใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lagune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ laguna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lagรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ํ˜ธ (seokho)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญูŠุฑุฉ ุณุงุญู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laguna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lagรบna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คๆน– (jiฤohรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laguna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะณัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laguna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ laguna

Etymology

The word 'lagoon' originated from the Italian word 'laguna', which in turn came from the Latin word 'lacuna' meaning 'pond' or 'pool'. Lagoons are common in coastal areas and are formed by a variety of factors such as coastal erosion, coral reefs, or sandbars. They play a significant role in coastal ecosystems and provide habitat for diverse marine life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,354, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.