lagoon

Noun

A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.

ریشه

Early 17th century from Italian 'laguna', based on Latin 'lacuna' meaning 'pool', from 'lacus' meaning 'lake'.

مثال

• The island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon.
• The lagoon was teeming with wildlife.
• They sailed through the lagoon to reach the open sea.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Shallow lagoon Blue lagoon Coastal lagoon Coral lagoon