Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
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a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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In addition to the restaurants, Holland America’s trademark bars, Ocean Bar and Lido Bar, invite imbibing till late, while the Crow’s Nest, located above the bridge, is popular when cruising the fjords and other scenic passages.
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David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Over the past two months, Boys and her 4-in-1 Later Bar have traveled to a wide range of destinations, including a Catalan wedding celebration, a work trip along the Norwegian fjords and a climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
And while the icebergs and fjords tend to get all the attention, there’s also a human element.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2025, however, North Americans eager to see the majestic fjords, awe-inspiring icebergs, and incandescent northern lights on the world’s largest and least densely populated island can take a less circuitous route.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Over the past two months, Boys and her 4-in-1 Later Bar have traveled to a wide range of destinations, including a Catalan wedding celebration, a work trip along the Norwegian fjords and a climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
And while the icebergs and fjords tend to get all the attention, there’s also a human element.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2025, however, North Americans eager to see the majestic fjords, awe-inspiring icebergs, and incandescent northern lights on the world’s largest and least densely populated island can take a less circuitous route.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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