lagoons

noun

Definition of lagoonsnext
plural of lagoon
as in bays
an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar Beyond the beach there was a picturesque blue lagoon.

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Recent Examples of lagoons The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish. — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time. — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 Atlantis Paradise Island is a dream destination surrounded by beaches and lagoons with five fabulous resort hotels, more than a dozen picturesque pools and the largest water park in the Caribbean (Aquaventure). — Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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  1. coves
  2. fjords
  3. roads
Noun
  • Another notable individual is a female known as Flame, who has been sighted 695 times over the past 20 years — more than any other humpback — mostly in the coves, bays, and inlets around Juneau, Alaska’s capital.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
  • On the North Island, explore craggy coves and cliffside beaches along the Coromandel Peninsula, located across the gulf from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of coves
Noun
  • For outdoor enthusiasts, Norway offers unparalleled opportunities for hiking, skiing, and exploring dramatic fjords and northern wilderness.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Visitors look over mountains, islands, fjords, and the sea.
    — Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of fjords
Noun
  • The Capitol Police have stepped up security for the event, closing roads and increasing patrols around the Capitol grounds.
    — Kate Selig, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of roads

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