Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Synonyms of fjord
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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This small town on the Romsdal coast is best known for its jazz festival, roses, and a remarkable mountain panorama across the fjord.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The team staged an official photograph at the mouth of a fjord, with three longships and the players dressed like Norse warriors; Haaland held a sword.
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Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The team staged an official photograph at the mouth of a fjord, with three longships and the players dressed like Norse warriors; Haaland held a sword.
—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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