fjord

noun

fē-ˈȯrd  ˈfē-ˌȯrd 

ˈfyȯrd

variants or less commonly fiord

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

the fjords of Norway

Illustration of fjord

Synonyms of fjord

• bay
• estuary
• loch
• cove

Examples of fjord in a Sentence

a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway

Recent Examples on the Web

The park also covers more than 3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, rainforests, coastlines, and fjords, giving you plenty of space to explore and find a little solitude. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Video shared through ViralHog captured the dramatic calving event as enormous chunks of ice plunged into the fjord, sending up a towering spray before a powerful wave begins racing toward the boat. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

As the World Cup sees a surge in traveler interest in Norway, here’s how to kayak its fjords and feast in the outdoors like the Vikings once did. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Travelers can explore mountain ranges, pristine fjords and dark, moody beaches. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjǫrthr — more at ford

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fjord

• board
• bored
• chord
• cord
• corde
• cored
• floored
• gored
• gourd
• hoard
• horde
• lord

Kids Definition

fjord

noun

variants also fiord

fē-ˈȯrd

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

Etymology

Norwegian