Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Synonyms of fjord
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Following the retreat of South Sawyer Glacier, a landslide in southeast Alaska’s Tracy Arm in August 2025 generated a tsunami that swept across the narrow fjord and ran nearly 1,600 feet (nearly 490 meters) up the other side.
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Rounding out the top 10 is New Zealand’s Milford Sound, which continues to lure travelers with its dramatic fjords and deep-green waters.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Rounding out the top 10 is New Zealand’s Milford Sound, which continues to lure travelers with its dramatic fjords and deep-green waters.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.
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