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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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
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Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Once the site of a residence for admirals in the British Royal Navy, the park includes Clarence Cove, where a favorite locals’ activity is to jump from the jagged cliffs above the quiet beach into a sparklingly blue lagoon.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Visitors can enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding, spotting local wildlife in the lagoon, which is also known for its birdwatching potential.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Once the site of a residence for admirals in the British Royal Navy, the park includes Clarence Cove, where a favorite locals’ activity is to jump from the jagged cliffs above the quiet beach into a sparklingly blue lagoon.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Visitors can enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding, spotting local wildlife in the lagoon, which is also known for its birdwatching potential.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lagoon. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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