fiord

noun

less common spelling of fjord

: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes

the fjords of Norway

Examples of fiord in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web South Island The South Island is renowned for its spectacular natural scenery from the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman to the fiords and mountains in the Southern Alps. —

Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 Inside the park, travelers can explore the 421-meter Doubtful Sound, New Zealand's deepest fiord, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and penguins, according to Tourism New Zealand. —

Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2022

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