Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Cruise ships have long been a contentious issue in Norwegian fjords, especially in UNESCO World Heritage areas like Geiranger.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The country’s vast ice sheet, glaciers, deep fjords and abundance of marine life, including whales, are the key attractions, while pride in the local Inuit culture is also growing.
—Reuters, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Once a summer-only endeavour, Norway’s fjord region is now very much a year-round cruise destination.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to explore the fjords in the spring is on a smaller cruise ship.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The country’s vast ice sheet, glaciers, deep fjords and abundance of marine life, including whales, are the key attractions, while pride in the local Inuit culture is also growing.
—Reuters, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Once a summer-only endeavour, Norway’s fjord region is now very much a year-round cruise destination.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to explore the fjords in the spring is on a smaller cruise ship.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fjord
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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