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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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for fjord 

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjǫrthr — more at ford

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fjord was in 1674

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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fjord

noun
variants also fiord
fē-ˈȯrd
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
Etymology

Norwegian

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