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lagoons

NOUN
shallow body of water
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Fish associated with reefs and those that live near the seafloor were more likely to contain microplastics than fish found in lagoons, coastal waters, or the open ocean.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 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

The scientists said the footprints suggested meat-eating theropods and plant-eating sauropods habitually spent time in lagoons.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

These lagoons surge and recede with the tides and are an important habitat for migrating birds and native plant species.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

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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