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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Many of the world’s most popular cruise ports—such as Venice, Kotor, Juneau, and many destinations in the Norwegian fjords—feature complex or restrictive approaches that require expert handling.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Your adventure-loving kids can kayak through fjords, plunge into icy water and camp under the Antarctic sky.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The company’s small vessels weave among islands and narrow fjords, reaching destinations like LeConte, a dramatic tidewater glacier flanked by towering icebergs that can glow sapphire in sunlight.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Stunning mountain scenery and swims in an icy fjord included.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Your adventure-loving kids can kayak through fjords, plunge into icy water and camp under the Antarctic sky.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The company’s small vessels weave among islands and narrow fjords, reaching destinations like LeConte, a dramatic tidewater glacier flanked by towering icebergs that can glow sapphire in sunlight.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Stunning mountain scenery and swims in an icy fjord included.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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