variants also fiord
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 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska Why now: Glacier Bay National Park, with its 3.3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, rainforest, and fjords, is celebrating its centennial this year. Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025 The aquarium is located in one of the world’s most scenic locations, in Norway’s western fjords. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 For a more serene and up-close experience, explore the fjord by kayak or canoe. Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025 While scientists were caught unaware by the Dickson fjord landslide and other similar collapses, a fjord in Alaska called Barry Arm features a slow-moving landslide that gives experts an unusual opportunity to study a natural disaster in the making. Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fjord
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Noun
  • Here, those louvers help extract heat from the engine bay.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
  • The bay historically was not visited by this cetacean species.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
    West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • There isn’t a bigger gulf between risk and reward on the team.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 30 June 2025
  • The superstar extends the gulf between himself and all other acts – Rihanna ranks second with 17 leaders, while The Weeknd sits in third place, with 15 champs.
    Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • What To Know The reopenings span three months, with five ports gradually resuming operations.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • What was once a pristine estuary has become a hotspot for pollution, habitat loss, and stress.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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