fjords

variants also fiords
plural of fjord
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 So following five months in Antarctica, Ultramarine and her crew were pining for the fjords of Chilean Patagonia. Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025 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. 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 Hike up nearby mountains late into the evening, kayak across still fjords, or join locals enjoying endless daylight in outdoor cafes. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Embarking on the Ofoten line at Bjørnfjell, the train ran at the edge of a cliff as the fjords emerged below, magisterial in their quiet movement. The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025 In The Norwegian Fjords The arrival of spring in Norway’s fjords is one of nature’s most breathtaking transformations. David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 South Greenland, nicknamed Arctic Patagonia for its lush green scenery, is characterized by fjords, glaciers, and Viking ruins. Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
  • On the seventh floor, which houses 33 private infusion bays with TVs, a woodsy scent filled the air.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Located right outside of town in neighboring Moss Point, the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers 18,000 acres of pine savannas, salt marshes, bays, bayous, and salt pannes to explore.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Find the dramatic red cliffs of Praia da Falésia and wild surf in Arrifana, along with calm seas in the coves near Carvoeiro.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.
    Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Given their historic links to trade, Chinatowns often occupied downtown locations close to busy ports or densely populated urban centers.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • From data centers to airlines, commodities to videogames, electric cars to the ports and shipping lines used to move them and other goods around the world, a handful of funds fueled by oil sales are increasingly touching the lives of people all over the world.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The salt marshes and estuaries are a magnet for migratory birds, whose colorful plumage rivals the blaze of bold leaves.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025

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