Synonyms for

Laguna

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

Definition

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars or reefs

Synonyms & similar words

lagoon lagune lagoon pond pool marsh swamp bog fen slough cove inlet bayou estuary delta wetland backwater

Synonyms by register

Formal

inlet bay cove sound

Informal

pond pool puddle

Literary

mere loch

Antonyms

mainland continent peninsula isthmus archipelago

Common collocations

  • coastal laguna
  • tidal laguna
  • freshwater laguna
  • laguna madre
  • laguna beach
  • laguna azul
  • laguna de negrillos

Word family

noun lagoon

Usage note

Laguna is a Spanish word for a lagoon or lake. It is often used in place names, especially in Spanish-speaking regions. While it can refer to any body of water, it most commonly denotes a shallow body of water separated from the sea by a barrier.

Example sentences

  1. The laguna is a great place to go swimming and kayaking.
  2. The birds in the laguna are beautiful to watch.
  3. The fishermen caught a lot of fish in the laguna.
  4. The laguna is home to many different species of plants and animals.
  5. The waves in the laguna are gentle and perfect for beginners to learn to surf.

Quotes

  • 'What is a laguna?' asked the rabbit. 'It is a place where the water is shallow and the sand is warm,' said the tortoise.
  • 'Let's go for a swim in the laguna,' said the duck. 'I heard the water is perfect temperature today.'
  • 'The laguna is my favorite place to go fishing,' said the old man. 'I always catch the biggest fish there.'

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