lagoon

noun

la·​goon lə-ˈgün 

1

: a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water

2

: a shallow artificial pool or pond (as for the processing of sewage or storage of a liquid)

lagoonal

lə-ˈgü-nᵊl 

adjective

Examples of lagoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lagoon at the exit to the mall even features a spectacular fountain show developed by WET Design, the company behind the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The discovery occurred in the southeastern state of Campeche, and archaeologists have named it Valeriana, after a nearby freshwater lagoon. —Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024

The suit claims the lagoon is the source of a noxious fumes and odors and resulted in economic loss to Spinas, according to a news release issued by the attorneys. —Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 21 Oct. 2024

These lagoons surge and recede with the tides and are an important habitat for migrating birds and native plant species. —Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French & Italian; French lagune, from Italian laguna, from Latin lacuna pit, pool, from lacus lake

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lagoon

noun

la·​goon lə-ˈgün 

: a shallow channel or pond near or connected with a larger body of water