Definition of inletnext
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline went fishing in the quiet inlets of the coast

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Recent Examples of inlet This includes the device, a user manual, power cord, water inlet and drainage hoses, five urine test strips, an RFID reader, a box of washable litter, and litter detergent. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026 This 36-inch-tall tower fan features a curved air inlet and a multi-blade design that creates a natural wind-like effect. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Daily, overnight or tailor‑made multi-day cruises are guided by multilingual crews with customizable itineraries across quaint seaside villages and secret inlets. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 The water in Tomales Bay, a narrow inlet northeast of Point Reyes, was choppy Saturday, with swells as high as 3 feet, the sheriff’s statement said. Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet
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Noun
  • There is vehicle access via the courtyard with 10 disabled bays.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Unit 1501 at Portofino Tower, with its lush wraparound bay views.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.
    Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The team tethered the crustaceans to posts at varying times of the year and at varying depths of Maryland’s Rhode River, a tidal estuary in Chesapeake Bay.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.
    Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Whether lapping soft, sandy beaches or crashing against cliff walls and rocky coves, the water here is simply stunning—clear, clean, and a hundred shades of bright blue.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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