lagoon
/ləˈɡuːn/noun
A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.
Example sentence
- “The lagoon's water is cold.”
Related words
creekA stream of water, typically a stream of freshwater smaller than a river; in Australia, also used of river-sized bodies of water.lakeA large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.brookA body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.wetlandLand that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.springTo move or burst forth.marshAn area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants.