barrier reef

noun

: a coral reef roughly parallel to a shore and separated from it usually by a lagoon

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An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot. 6. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 Additionally, the 119-room Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa opened in 2023 on Roatán Island in Honduras, an idyllic tropical retreat situated along one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. —

Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Jan. 2025 Over time, the volcanic mountain began eroding and sinking, but the barrier reef and lagoon kept growing. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for barrier reef