lagoon

• Ein flaches Gewässer, das durch eine Sandbank, ein Riff oder eine Korallenformation von einem größeren Gewässer wie dem Meer oder Ozean getrennt ist.

A noun referring to a body of shallow water that is separated from a larger body of water, such as an ocean or sea, by a barrier like a sandbar, reef, or coral formation.

1. Coastal water bodyB1formal

   A shallow body of water separated from a larger sea or ocean by a barrier such as a sandbar, coral reef, or barrier island.

   Lagune

   • The resort is located next to a beautiful turquoise lagoon.
   • The coral reef protects the lagoon from the open ocean waves.
   • We went snorkeling in the calm, clear waters of the lagoon.

   Synonymelagunalagune