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inlet

noun

ˈin-ˌlet

Definition of inlet

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 Brent took us on a scenic detour of an inlet. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 The design features multiple tiny inlets and outlets scattered uniformly across the chip. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 Currently, the closest launch site to Port Canaveral is Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36, located 5 miles north of the inlet. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 Additional studies will investigate replacin aluminum structures with steel for better durability, and the addition of spike inlets and other aerodynamic refinements necessary to maintain stable flight and payload release at speeds approaching and exceeding Mach 3. — David Szondy june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet

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To accommodate setbacks and height restrictions, the house rises four stories, with bays and recesses that break up the massing so the house doesn’t loom over its neighbors.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The property has a small, rocky beach across the street on the bay, complete with kayaks and paddle boards, and a private dock that’s great for swimming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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