as in bay
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 lagoon
Known as the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, this shallow lagoon comes alive each night as millions of dinoflagellates flash electric blue with every ripple, paddle, or splash.
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, take a warm bath (lagoon), then dunk your face in ice (cold plunge), followed by a hot and cold shower, then a shot of ginger juice.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
The lagoon is a habitat for a number of species of bats rarely seen by visitors.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, take a warm bath (lagoon), then dunk your face in ice (cold plunge), followed by a hot and cold shower, then a shot of ginger juice.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
The lagoon is a habitat for a number of species of bats rarely seen by visitors.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoon
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Soon to open is Siro Social, a rooftop terrace offering tapas, natural wine, and cocktails (both alcoholic and non) with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding mountains.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Leaving from the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel’s dock several times a day, the boat will cruise past the Naval Academy before venturing into the bay.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The picturesque Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, a cove along the Corniche Kennedy, the road that wraps along the coast, is an ideal spot for lazing and gazing at the sea.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Cal Fire status update Situation Summary This fire is orange cove fire district.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The island’s harsh environment is a challenging place for wildlife to survive; fjords act as natural corridors and shelter for several Arctic species.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The surrounding hills and fjord offer countless opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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From June to October, this biodiverse estuary near Titusville comes alive with bioluminescence.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Climate change and variability drive increasing exposure of marine heatwaves across US estuaries.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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He’s arrowed fish in freshwater, tidewater creeks, and in the saltwater near the massive Chesapeake Bay Bridge.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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The Spa The Spa is a collection of treatment tents set along a creek that lends a soundtrack to your massage, facial, or body wrap.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Likewise, while the castle at Balmoral has been valued at $80 million, the Times includes the surround estate — including vast lochs, mountains and moores — at around $278 million.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The Loch Ness monster, in a grainy image now considered iconic, appeared as a dinosaur-like creature cruising across Scotland’s famous loch, or lake.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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This scandal was a stain on Mayor Sam Yorty, who had appointed the harbor commissioners.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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To get the boat back on course, three crew members voluntarily entered the harbor to swim/push the boat back to shore.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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