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 According to a report by Securities Times, the successful test marks the end of on-site assembly and testing for the first large-inlet spherical valve at the hydropower station. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 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 Next, crews will work to complete stormwater inlet connections and activate the water storage system, KC Water said. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 The bayside balcony rooms overlook the inlet and enjoy spectacular sunset views. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet

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When a vehicle comes into a service bay, a technician faces a diagnostic puzzle.

— Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Blackberry brings tartness, while bay leaves and cedarwood bring a distinctly earthy and woodsy scent.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of bay

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Murrells Inlet MarshWalk The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk follows a saltwater estuary for half a mile.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of estuary

Noun

Located in a secluded cove, this waterfront estate has a private, sandy beach – one of the few homes in the town with one.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Nolan also shot in the coves and beaches surrounding Favignana’s coastline and in the nearby tiny islet of Preveto.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cove

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