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 Stop by Jordan Pond House — the popovers are legendary — and let kids marvel at Thunder Hole, a rock inlet known for its loud crashing waves. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 The lake below was green, opaque, and nestled into a hundred little inlets. Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 The Republic of the Marshall Islands, or RMI, is situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia and comprises 29 atolls, five islands, and 1,151 inlets, spread across 750,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inlet
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Noun
  • Luckily, there are some natural ways to keep weeds at bay.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
  • While not directly on the beach, Hotel LBI, in Ship Bottom, sits between the bay and the ocean, and is another great pick for a rooftop pool with more modern amenities.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Marco Island Adjacent to the Everglades National Park and nearly 100 miles of undeveloped islands, bays, and estuaries, Marco Island is a sheller's paradise.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Tucked into the southern village of Panza, this rocky cove is home to natural infinity pools warmed by volcanic springs that spill into the sea.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.
    John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026

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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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