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lagoons

NOUN
shallow body of water
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Thanks to advances in wave-pool technology, man-made surf lagoons are becoming the latest amenity developers are using to lure buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 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

The heat has warmed the lagoons, boosting the growth of algae that cover the shellfish.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

“We have the sea, the mountains, the rainforest, the lagoons, in close distances on lands that are mineralized by the volcanoes. These create ingredients that are unique to the state.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

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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