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 inlet is located between Hutchinson Island and Jupiter Island in Martin County. David Chiu, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The chopper landed on a riverbank and spoke with a woman who said she had been stranded at the inlet since the day before, officials said. Mitchell Willetts, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Collins Aerospace will design and build the nacelle structure, which includes the engine inlet, fan cowl, fan duct, fairings and engine support structure. Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Therefore, the engine needs some sort of variable-geometry inlet, like an air spike, that can be adjusted in real-time to mold the shockwave and reduce the speed of the incoming air from hypersonic to supersonic or subsonic. New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inlet
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Noun
  • The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
  • Daytime options also include 45-minute bay cruises aboard Pilot, which are $10 extra with purchase of general admission at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • What was once a pristine estuary has become a hotspot for pollution, habitat loss, and stress.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
    West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025

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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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