Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Around the fjord, farms cling to steep hillsides, their rhythms shaped by the seasons and the water.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Boat tours on the fjord, dynamic panels, networking ops and sunshine throughout the two-day event further lifted spirits of guests and Nordic film professionals, more than ever looking outside the region for partnerships.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Day 4 was also when our boat entered the narrowest fjord in Norway.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Just a short walk away, a summer-only zipline offers an adrenaline rush, propelling visitors over the upper fjord with incredible panoramic views toward the famous Gjølmunne Bridge.
—Kate Herz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Boat tours on the fjord, dynamic panels, networking ops and sunshine throughout the two-day event further lifted spirits of guests and Nordic film professionals, more than ever looking outside the region for partnerships.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Day 4 was also when our boat entered the narrowest fjord in Norway.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Just a short walk away, a summer-only zipline offers an adrenaline rush, propelling visitors over the upper fjord with incredible panoramic views toward the famous Gjølmunne Bridge.
—Kate Herz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fjord
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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