atoll
noun/ˈæˌtɑl/
Frequency rank: #14,970 most common English word
Meaning
A ring-shaped coral reef or chain of small islands enclosing a lagoon.
Example sentence
The tiny island resort was built on atoll surrounded by crystal-clear blue water.
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