lagoon — a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef
Pronunciation (IPA): /ləˈɡuːn/
Example Sentences
- The mermaid's favorite hangout spot was the hidden lagoon behind the island.
- Tourists flocked to the famous lagoon to take Instagram-worthy photos.
- The lagoon's turquoise waters contrasted beautifully with the white sandy beach.
lagoon
NOUN[/ləˈɡuːn/]
a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef
Calm water separated from ocean
Under the moon by the lagoon, she points with her spoon!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin lacuna, meaning 'pool' or 'empty space,' which evolved into Italian laguna through the Romance language family. It entered English via Italian, initially describing the shallow lakes and waterways characteristic of Venice and its surrounding region.
Breakdown
Latin lacuna (pool, gap) → Italian laguna → English lagoon. The transformation reflects typical sound changes in Romance language evolution, particularly the shift from Latin -cu- to Italian -gun- and subsequently to English -goon.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mermaid's favorite hangout spot was the hidden lagoon behind the island.”
“Tourists flocked to the famous lagoon to take Instagram-worthy photos.”
“The lagoon's turquoise waters contrasted beautifully with the white sandy beach.”
“Marine biologists study the unique ecosystem of coral lagoons.”
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