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lagoon

[luh-goon] / ləˈgun /
NOUN
shallow body of water
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As we neared the lagoon, a black-winged stilt flew alongside the car, trailing its legs behind it.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

The retreat boasts secluded white sand, dunes, a palm-lined lagoon and multiple beaches, several of which Depp named in honor of people close to him, including his children and former partner Vanessa Paradis.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Environmental regulator Natural Resources Wales tested Llwyneinion acid tar lagoon close to Ruabon.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Forbes was also a public figure in a proposal to redevelop Fisherman’s Wharf, which envisions constructing a public plaza and adding a new overlook and lighting to the wharf’s inner lagoon.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Smoke curled up from the shore on the other side of the lagoon.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

Locals fear it will drive away vulnerable dugongs and put at risk World Heritage turquoise lagoons two kilometres from the construction.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The volcanic island is surrounded by reefs, white-sand beaches, and turquoise lagoons, offering Gibson an extraordinary level of privacy far removed from Hollywood.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

It has the largest tidal reedbed in England and wildfowl and waders feed and nest in the six shallow lagoons, marshland and mudflats.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

It’s meticulously organized perfection: Its various neighborhoods, gated communities, parks, and street are pristine and feature shallow lagoons and golf courses, palm trees and hibiscus, blue skies and backyard swimming pools.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2025

He wanted the lagoons and canals strewn with waterfowl of all kinds and colors and traversed continually by small boats.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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