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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Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as Alaska, Asia and the Norwegian fjords.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Top summer attractions for tourists are places for hiking, places to experience nature such as fjords and mountains, water activities, and beach visits, according to Visit Norway’s official site.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Top summer attractions for tourists are places for hiking, places to experience nature such as fjords and mountains, water activities, and beach visits, according to Visit Norway’s official site.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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