Thesaurus results for FJORD

fjord

noun

fē-ˈȯrd

variants also fiord

Definition of fjord

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 The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The team staged an official photograph at the mouth of a fjord, with three longships and the players dressed like Norse warriors; Haaland held a sword. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2026 Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fjord

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Noun

Gidaki was beautiful, but Afales bay, where turquoise waters crash into imposing limestone cliffs, was the true highlight.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026
July and August are generally the windiest months on the bay, a result of hot air rising over the Central Valley and pulling cooler air from the Pacific Ocean through the bay’s narrow entrance.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Great Peconic Bay is an estuary located between the north and south forks of Long Island.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

Definition of loch

Noun

The walk there can be a pretty lengthy hike if done on foot, but the trail leads you to a small, secluded swimming cove where visitors sunbathe on the rocks and swim in the sparkling sea.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026
On a recent weekday, Mitrano Neves and his team lowered monitoring equipment loaded with cameras into different parts of the cove, leaving them submerged for an hour alongside bait to attract the sharks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

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