lagoon

noun

la·​goon lə-ˈgün How to pronounce lagoon (audio)
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1
: a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
2
: a shallow artificial pool or pond (as for the processing of sewage or storage of a liquid)
lagoonal
lə-ˈgü-nᵊl How to pronounce lagoon (audio)
adjective

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The 60-acre resort, which includes five swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon, is also renovating its marina to include 85 boat slips, a project that is expected to be finished by fall 2025. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Visitors can explore the maze of islands by kayak or longtail boats, ducking into hidden caves and secret lagoons and hopping in the shallow water to admire its colorful coral reefs. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 Other highlights include a lagoon where kids can splash and cool off, a zipline, train rides, and the chance to feed animals like giraffes and kangaroos. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge Designed by famed Chicago architectural firm Burnham and Root, the bridge, originally known as the Columbia Drive Bridge, has spanned Jackson Park’s lagoon since 1880, offering picturesque views and passage to the lakefront. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lagoon

Word History

Etymology

French & Italian; French lagune, from Italian laguna, from Latin lacuna pit, pool, from lacus lake

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lagoon was in 1673

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lagoon

noun
la·​goon lə-ˈgün How to pronounce lagoon (audio)
: a shallow channel or pond near or connected with a larger body of water

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