lagoon
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A shallow area of water separated from the open sea by a sandbank, reef, or strip of land.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We snorkeled in the calm _____ just behind the coral reef."
Answer: lagoon
In your own words, what does "lagoon" mean?
A shallow area of water separated from the open sea by a sandbank, reef, or strip of land.
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