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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Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Another Piece Of The Puzzle Lies In Underwater Topography
In coastal waters around British Columbia and Alaska, fjords and deep inlets come right up to the shore.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Diamond Jig The classic four-side diamond jig has been around for nearly a century and from Atlantic halibut in the fjords of Norway to cod in Nova Scotia to yellowtail kingfish in California, there are very few saltwater species that won’t smack one.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The rooms at Hotel Hans Egede feature lovely mountain and fjord views, and for more space, book one of the property's 15 apartments, which come with full kitchens and dining rooms.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Diamond Jig The classic four-side diamond jig has been around for nearly a century and from Atlantic halibut in the fjords of Norway to cod in Nova Scotia to yellowtail kingfish in California, there are very few saltwater species that won’t smack one.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The rooms at Hotel Hans Egede feature lovely mountain and fjord views, and for more space, book one of the property's 15 apartments, which come with full kitchens and dining rooms.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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