Meaning & use
lagoon
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by a sandbar, reef, or barrier island.
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Tourists snorkeled in the calm, clear waters of the coral lagoon.
A narrow channel connects the lagoon to the open ocean at high tide.
A note on using this word
Lagoons are typically calmer and shallower than the open sea because a barrier protects them from strong waves.
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