variants also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway

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Recent Examples of fjord Other sights along the way include Norwegian fjords and small fishing villages. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as Alaska, Asia and the Norwegian fjords. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025 Highlights of the journey include touring ice and lava caves, experiencing wild fjords, and staying in an arctic treehouse to view the Northern Lights. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fjord
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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
  • Surfers ride the swells near Reef Point, while more casual visitors explore the shallow coves and rocky outcrops further north.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
  • The lake’s quiet coves and clear water also offer some of the South’s finest (and most underrated) fishing opportunities for fly anglers.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • There isn’t a bigger gulf between risk and reward on the team.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 30 June 2025
  • The superstar extends the gulf between himself and all other acts – Rihanna ranks second with 17 leaders, while The Weeknd sits in third place, with 15 champs.
    Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Unlike some other lines, Sea Cloud’s ships can sail into ports that are off limits to others.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • In the Annex, which borders the port and airport, the average PM2.5 level was about 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air.
    Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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  • With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
  • Newsom insists that the project is needed to increase the reliability of delta water deliveries as climate change alters Sierra snowpack runoff and the sea level rises, making the vast estuary more salty.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025

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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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