Synonyms of inlet

inlet

noun

ˈin-ˌlet 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bay
• estuary
• cove
• firth
• port
• gulf
• loch
• creek
• fjord
• embayment
• arm
• bight
• harbor
• bayou
• strait
• narrow
• sound
• roadstead
• road(s)
• backwater
• slough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inlet

Jetties are long barriers often constructed of boulders or concrete at inlets or harbors to keep navigation channels open, while groins are shorter and often are built on open beaches to stop erosion and widen the sand area. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The castle overlooks the Moray Firth, a large inlet of the North Sea. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The station's rear panel pops off to reveal the water inlet and discharge ports, and the filter tray is behind a side panel. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Stormwater concerns Inadequate funding over the years has resulted in limited coverage areas and slow response for problems that arise in the city, like flooding problems, sinkhole repairs, clearing of pipes and inlets, and permit compliance. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026