lagoon
2 synonyms for lagoon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shallow stretch of water separated from the open sea by a sandbar, reef, or narrow strip of land.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lagoon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coral lagoon
tidal lagoon
lagoon resort
Etymology
From French lagune, from Italian laguna, from Latin lacuna ("pool, gap") — the same root that gives English "lacuna".
Full origin of lagoon →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.
