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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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While efforts are made to keep bay marine life out of the lagoon, the possibility always exists for creatures to make their way into the body of water, according to police.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
The villa, with its rough concrete structure and minimalist elements, boasts postcard views of the French city’s namesake bay—not quite São Paolo, but certainly a good jumping-off point.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of bay

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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
Great Peconic Bay is an estuary located between the north and south forks of Long Island.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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