1
: a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
2
: a shallow artificial pool or pond (as for the processing of sewage or storage of a liquid)
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Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge Designed by famed Chicago architectural firm Burnham and Root, the bridge, originally known as the Columbia Drive Bridge, has spanned Jackson Park’s lagoon since 1880, offering picturesque views and passage to the lakefront.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
One of the main draws is its vast lagoon, the largest in French Polynesia, teaming with marine life, providing plenty of opportunities for underwater exploration.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The Rojo or red side is family friendly, and includes a teen activity area, disco, climbing tower, a water play zone and a lagoon for swimming or snorkeling.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The hotel is framed by a pretty lagoon and a pair of beaches: Maréchal Bay (a sandy stretch) and Grand Cul de Sac (known for snorkeling and sea turtle spotting).
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
One of the main draws is its vast lagoon, the largest in French Polynesia, teaming with marine life, providing plenty of opportunities for underwater exploration.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The Rojo or red side is family friendly, and includes a teen activity area, disco, climbing tower, a water play zone and a lagoon for swimming or snorkeling.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The hotel is framed by a pretty lagoon and a pair of beaches: Maréchal Bay (a sandy stretch) and Grand Cul de Sac (known for snorkeling and sea turtle spotting).
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lagoon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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lagoon
noun
la·goon
lə-ˈgün 
: a shallow channel or pond near or connected with a larger body of water
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