noun Uncommon

lagoon

luh-GOON

Lagoon (noun) means a shallow stretch of water separated from the open sea by a sandbar, reef, or narrow strip of land. Example: “They snorkelled in the calm, turquoise lagoon.”

noun

A shallow stretch of water separated from the open sea by a sandbar, reef, or narrow strip of land.

"They snorkelled in the calm, turquoise lagoon."

"A coral reef protects the lagoon from the ocean swell."

How to Use Lagoon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shallow, sheltered body of water cut off from the sea by a natural barrier.

Common pairings

coral lagoon tidal lagoon lagoon resort

Word Forms

lagoons plural

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Etymology

From French lagune, from Italian laguna, from Latin lacuna ("pool, gap") — the same root that gives English "lacuna".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for lagoon

noon moon soon hoon toon foon goon loon boon woon doon Yoon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “lagoon” mean?

The word “lagoon” means a shallow stretch of water separated from the open sea by a sandbar, reef, or narrow strip of land. In plain terms, a shallow, sheltered body of water cut off from the sea by a natural barrier.

How do you pronounce “lagoon”?

“Lagoon” is pronounced luh-GOON (/ləˈɡuːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “lagoon” in a sentence?

Here is “lagoon” used in a sentence: “They snorkelled in the calm, turquoise lagoon.”

What part of speech is “lagoon”?

“Lagoon” is a noun.

Where does the word “lagoon” come from?

The word “lagoon” comes from Latin. From French lagune, from Italian laguna, from Latin lacuna ("pool, gap") — the same root that gives English "lacuna".

Is “lagoon” a common word?

“Lagoon” is an uncommon word in modern English.