barrier reef

noun

: a coral reef roughly parallel to a shore and separated from it usually by a lagoon

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Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences. —

Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites. —

Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef. —

Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Thanks to the barrier reef protecting much of the southern coastline, paddle boarding and diving are best off that side, with still waters that are crystal clear thanks to the white sand bottom. —

Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for barrier reef