Thesaurus results for INLET

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 Ponds, inlets, and outfalls that are not maintained do not perform as designed, and deferred maintenance is the most common reason a system that looks adequate on paper floods in practice. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 An otter bobs in the inlet, an eagle glides across the sky, and a black bear ambles amidst old-growth forest on the distant shores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Most heat exchangers today monitor temperature and flow rates only at their inlet and outlet. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet

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Where to stay The Waves at Cane Bay, an 11-room boutique hotel built into the rocky shoreline overlooking the bay, was reimagined in 2021 as a stylish oceanfront retreat with private patios, two bars, and the sustainable seafood restaurant Ama.

— Jayme Moye, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Add peppercorns, lemons, honey, thyme, parsley, bay leaves and garlic.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

But this region in midwest Ireland, steeped in folklore, where the River Shannon meets the estuary’s tidal waters before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, is also the unlikely site of bustling production activity.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Evening came on; behind the remains of the summer house, the tide could be heard rushing up the estuary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

During my stay, high tide aligned with early morning and sunset, allowing for serene quiet moments out on the cove with nobody else around.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Deer tracks were everywhere and several trails crossed in the gap where deer had traveled along the ridge or moved between the high coves.

— Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cove

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