Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Synonyms
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
Recent Examples on the Web
The hills are peppered with colorful houses, creating a delightful contrast with the severe peaks of the surrounding fjords.
—
Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The archipelago’s rugged, rocky peaks, white sand beaches and turquoise fjords are enticing year-round.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Boat tours that used to explore the east arm of its fjord now journey up the west arm because the ice in the east has retreated so far away from the water.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for fjord 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The archipelago’s rugged, rocky peaks, white sand beaches and turquoise fjords are enticing year-round.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Boat tours that used to explore the east arm of its fjord now journey up the west arm because the ice in the east has retreated so far away from the water.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for fjord
Dictionary Entries Near fjord
Cite this Entry
“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share