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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Norwegian cruise ports typically conjure up images of steep mountains, deep fjords and waterfalls tumbling into icy water.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Between the darkness, the train passes soaring peaks, picturesque farms, bright blue fjords and rushing waterfalls.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
From the dramatic fjords, mountains, and glaciers that adorn the Pacific coastline, this journey travels from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seward, Alaska, stopping in Hoonah, the remote town of Ketchikan, and urban centers along the way.
—AFAR Media, 30 July 2025
Situated at the mouth of a fjord encircled by the majestic Chugach Mountains, Valdez offers a picturesque gateway to Prince William Sound and its five accessible glaciers.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Between the darkness, the train passes soaring peaks, picturesque farms, bright blue fjords and rushing waterfalls.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
From the dramatic fjords, mountains, and glaciers that adorn the Pacific coastline, this journey travels from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seward, Alaska, stopping in Hoonah, the remote town of Ketchikan, and urban centers along the way.
—AFAR Media, 30 July 2025
Situated at the mouth of a fjord encircled by the majestic Chugach Mountains, Valdez offers a picturesque gateway to Prince William Sound and its five accessible glaciers.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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