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lagoon

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Pronunciation: US /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon means: An area of shallow seawater separated from the open sea by a strip of sand or similar barrier.

noun

SHALLOW COASTAL WATERB2

An area of shallow seawater separated from the open sea by a strip of sand or similar barrier.

  • We swam in the lagoon.
  • A strip of sand separates the lagoon from the sea.
  • Small boats crossed the clear waters of the lagoon.

Common phrases: shallow lagoon, coastal lagoon, lagoon water

Questions about lagoon

What does lagoon mean?

An area of shallow seawater separated from the open sea by a strip of sand or similar barrier.

What is lagoon in other languages?

Türkçe: lagün · Español: laguna costera · Français: lagune · Deutsch: Lagune · Italiano: laguna · 日本語: 潟

How do you pronounce lagoon?

It is pronounced /ləˈɡuːn/.

How do you use lagoon in a sentence?

We swam in the lagoon. A strip of sand separates the lagoon from the sea.

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