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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
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Or cruise Norway’s fjords with ease.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The property offers 40 rooms with spectacular views of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
With 24 hours of daylight, visitors can hike in the surrounding mountains long after midnight or take a kayak out on glassy fjords under the golden glow of the sun.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Or cruise Norway’s fjords with ease.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The property offers 40 rooms with spectacular views of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
With 24 hours of daylight, visitors can hike in the surrounding mountains long after midnight or take a kayak out on glassy fjords under the golden glow of the sun.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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For swimmers, the sheltered, crystalline bay can feel like a natural pool.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Researchers had been surveying the bay where it’s located for a separate study.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Donal, a nightclub owner in Chicago obsessed with the blues, has resisted going back to the land of lochs for reasons that will become only somewhat clear over the course of the run time.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Mediterranean island blends crystal-clear coves and chic beach towns while promising fewer tourists than neighboring destinations like Amalfi or Capri.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Waves rose and slammed against beaches and coves.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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