A lagoon is a small, shallow lake or pool of water. It is separated from the sea by a natural barrier like sand or coral. People often find lagoons calm and safe for swimming.
We swam in the warm lagoon water.
The lagoon is behind the coral reef.
This lagoon is water near the coast but not fully open to the sea. It may have fresh, salt, or mixed water. Lagoons here are important for plants and animals that live in coastal zones.
The birds live near the lagoon in the marsh.
Fishermen came back with fish from the lagoon.
Sometimes people make lagoons by digging or shaping land. These are smaller water bodies made for decoration or use in places like hotels or gardens. They look like natural lagoons but are made by humans.
The hotel has a beautiful lagoon for guests.
They built a lagoon with clear blue water in the park.
People sometimes use lagoon to describe a place that is calm and safe, like how a lagoon is protected by barriers. It means a peaceful place where someone can relax, away from trouble.
Her home is a lagoon of peace and calm.
The garden feels like a lagoon in the busy city.
A reef lagoon is a type of lagoon found near coral reefs. It is a quiet water area protected by reef structures but usually connects to the sea with small channels. It has many fish and plants.
Snorkelers enjoyed swimming in the reef lagoon.
The lagoon is full of colorful fish and coral.