1. a shallow lake or pond, especially one connected to a larger body of water
Usage: often used in place names

Examples

• The coastal laguna was home to many species of waterfowl.
• We kayaked through the peaceful laguna at sunset.
• The laguna dried up during the severe drought.
• Fish swam lazily in the warm waters of the laguna.
• The resort was built near a beautiful laguna surrounded by palm trees.
• Local fishermen cast their nets in the shallow laguna.