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lagoon

[luh-goon] / ləˈgun /
NOUN
shallow body of water
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A few years ago, those boats were filled with tourists – many from China – drawn to Palau's lagoons and limestone caves.

From BBC

Fringed by sparkling lagoons, South Pacific nation the Cook Islands has opened its vast ocean territory for deep-sea mining exploration.

From Barron's

It’s not just telling people to jump into a lagoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boats can dock at wharfs, quays and piers protected by the reef's natural lagoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Newport Beach, the city is considering approval of the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project, which would redevelop the center portion of the Newport Beach Golf Course with approximately five acres of surf lagoons.

From Los Angeles Times