lagoons

noun

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 Napa and East Palo Alto impacts are mostly to natural lands like depressional wetlands, lagoons, and snowy plover habitat, while East Oakland is mainly due to BART and the Oakland Airport. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Just a mile away from the lodge are two Andean lagoons with wowing views of Mount Fitz Roy, the castle-like 11,171-foot peak on the logo of the Patagonia clothing brand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Here the 40,000-square-foot wellness facility—the largest dedicated spa on Shura Island—includes 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms that overlook lagoons and gardens. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Then come the enigmatic Moai of Easter Island and the luminous lagoons of French Polynesia. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Its tourist industry, built along lagoons and white sand beaches, is among the main economic drivers and source of foreign currency. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026 Big swine farms produce huge amounts of solid waste, which piles up in lagoons until a flood can wash them into rivers. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 And given their preference for rocky environments over sandy lagoons and the crabs’ reproductive prowess, fishermen and experts alike are skeptical. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The calm waters of the coastal lagoons are perfect habitat for green sea turtles, and July through September is the best time to spot them . — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoons
  1. bays
  2. coves
  3. fjords
  4. estuaries
  5. creeks
  6. lochs
  7. roads
Noun
  • Among the hotel’s newest features is The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite, which pairs casual dining and drinks with five golf and game simulator bays.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets.
    — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bays
Noun
  • Its black-sand coves, lava-rock shores, coral-rubble beaches, and stretches of golden sand deserve their fame, but the islands have much more to explore inland.
    — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Between the emerald coves of Costa Smeralda and the wild beauty of the La Maddalena Archipelago lies Hotel Capo d’Orso.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of coves
Noun
  • This cutting-edge system allows the ship to access even the world’s most environmentally sensitive areas like Norway’s World Heritage fjords.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For more remote beauty, the islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof give you the chance to indulge in natural hot springs—along with all the fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls in between.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of fjords
Noun
  • In North Carolina alone, 11,000 miles (17,702 kilometers) of canals drain peatlands before the water empties into coastal estuaries, Richardson said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Rising Tide Explorers leads ecotours of the mangrove islands, estuaries, and marshes that surround Marco Island.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of estuaries
Noun
  • Also, watch for standing water and lingering flooding near creeks and streams.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • McDowell County residents near rivers and creeks and in low-lying areas should relocate as soon as possible, county emergency management officials said late Saturday morning.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of creeks
Noun
  • The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
  • Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Definition of lochs
Noun
  • Most mountain roads should remain wet, but slick conditions are possible above 9,000 feet, especially after dark.
    — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Critics also worried that an unplanned surge in housing could strain schools, roads and other infrastructure.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of roads

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