variants also fiord
Definition of fjordnext
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway

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Recent Examples of fjord Stan and Reinsve star as a mixed Romanian and Norwegian couple who move to the fjord village where the wife was born with their children. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2026 At the mouth of the fjord, a National Geographic Venture cruise ship carrying around 150 people was anchored in dense fog. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026 Northern Lights Yarn Cruise (Norway): A knitting and yarn-focused cruise through the Norwegian fjords timed with Northern Lights season. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 However, the conditions that led to this event are not at all unique to this fjord. Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fjord
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Noun
  • That goes for fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, and sonic repellant devices, which have no scientific basis.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • The result is high-decibel acoustic loads that can cause structural damage as well as buffeting that can prevent the missile from even leaving the bay.
    David Szondy June 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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  • In exchange, China could seek greater access to the estuary of the Tumen River, which forms part of the border between the two countries, and navigational rights in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.
    Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
  • The mammals thrive across habitats from inland rivers and lochs to rugged coastal environments.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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