lagoon
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/ləˈɡuːn/
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/ləˈɡuːn/
noun
R
A body of salt water that is connected to the sea but separated by a natural barrier like a reef or sand.
The lagoon was a popular spot for tourists to swim and snorkel.
R
A small body of fresh water that is close to a lake or river.
We loved to go swimming in the lagoon near the river.
R
An artificial basin used to hold waste water before it is treated at a sewage plant.
The sewage plant used a series of lagoons to treat the wastewater.
translation
A body of salt water that is connected to the sea but separated by a natural barrier like a reef or sand.; A small body of fresh water that is close to a lake or river.; An artificial basin used to hold waste water before it is treated at a sewage plant.
Word Forms
Plural
lagoons