variants
also fiords
as in bays
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 fjords
While about 80% of the land is covered in ice, Greenland is a hot spot for ice fjords, hot springs, outdoor activities, wildlife and museums.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Captain Arctic, which is available for private charter with Pelorus Yachting, will be cruising the icy fjords of Norway, Svalbard and Greenland from November 2026.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norse were very place-based, while the Inuit moved seasonally, hunting around islands, bays and fjords.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Musandam’s fjords Musandam’s visitors rarely linger on land.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
This latest adventure wants to take you to the fjords and beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is known for its ice sheets, polar fjords, and strategic location between North America and Europe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
What works in the fjords doesn't necessarily scale to the open ocean.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Captain Arctic, which is available for private charter with Pelorus Yachting, will be cruising the icy fjords of Norway, Svalbard and Greenland from November 2026.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norse were very place-based, while the Inuit moved seasonally, hunting around islands, bays and fjords.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Musandam’s fjords Musandam’s visitors rarely linger on land.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
This latest adventure wants to take you to the fjords and beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is known for its ice sheets, polar fjords, and strategic location between North America and Europe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
What works in the fjords doesn't necessarily scale to the open ocean.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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Birdies’s golf bays will transform into the best private party space in town, with 200-inch TV displays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s equipped with infrared tracking sensors, secure communication systems, and flexible payload bays that can be configured for weapons, electronic warfare tools, surveillance gear, or decoy equipment, depending on the mission.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although Bullhead City is a smaller fishing port, the waters still have high fish activity and coves for secluded fishing on the Colorado River.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cruise around the Halifax Harbour on Little Wing, the hotel’s 36-foot yacht, or venture through nearby coves and bays aboard Reach, the Muir’s high-speed 24-foot motorboat.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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