Synonyms for

Lagoon

Verb / lʌˈgu:n / Another word for lagoon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a shallow body of water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes

Synonyms & similar words

laguna lagune bay inlet cove harbor estuary sound fiord firth bight arm gulf bayou backwater marsh swamp wetland pond lake pool reservoir

Synonyms by register

Formal

estuary inlet sound bay

Informal

pond pool backwater

Literary

haven idyll calm

Antonyms

mainland ocean sea continent landmass peninsula

Common collocations

  • tropical lagoon
  • coral lagoon
  • blue lagoon
  • lagoon island
  • lagoon water
  • lagoon beach
  • coastal lagoon

Word family

noun lagoon

Usage note

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by some barrier. It is often associated with coastal or atoll environments.

Example sentences

  1. The lagoon was blue and clear.
  2. The children went fishing in the lagoon.
  3. The lagoon was home to many different types of fish.
  4. We went kayaking in the lagoon.
  5. The lagoon was surrounded by palm trees.

Quotes

  • "The lagoon was silent, a perfect mirror of the sky above." - Michael Palin
  • "The lagoon was calm and peaceful, the perfect place to reflect and relax." - Unknown
  • "The lagoon was a magical place, full of mystery and wonder." - Unknown

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