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 The West Coast of the United States boasts thousands of miles of shoreline, spanning inlets, beautiful bays, golden-sand beaches, and tidal areas, many of which lie within California. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 For direct charging from the grid, Aboard installs a NACS inlet for both AC charging at the campground and Level 3 DC fast-charging at EV stations. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Rozelle brought the idea to his church, The Church by the Sea — a nondenominational Christian congregation of a few hundred people that sits on an inlet with 860 feet of coastline. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Its shallow draft allows access to narrow inlets and wildlife-rich fjords beyond the reach of larger ships. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet

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For those who believe the perfect Hamptons getaway begins at the water’s edge, don’t miss this impeccable bay-front retreat in Sag Harbor.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Now even moderate rains overload treatment plants, sending sewage into the bay and creek.

— Len Maniace, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

Peter’s family boarded the vessel for an eight-mile trip down the estuary to the George III Hotel when the tide pushed it into a bridge and sent all 42 passengers into the water, the outlet reported.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
In May and June, more than 250 species of Arctic birds nest or pass over the Churchill River estuary.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

Ancient olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, secluded coves, and private beaches cover much of the property, while a deep-water dock and helipad make the island easily accessible.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Health officials issued a no-swim advisory for an unnamed Lake Norman cove after about 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Monday.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

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