variants
also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of fjord
In winter, the northern lights paint the night sky with an ethereal glow, while summer brings more than 20 hours of daylight for exploring glaciers and fjords.
—
Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Everything is vast and huge, the mountains, the fjords and all that.
—Avishay Artsy, Vox, 25 Jan. 2025
Stay in a city, like Oslo or Bergen, or rent a car to drive along the famous fjords, which were carved by glaciers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
In 2017 the Norwegian Maritime Authority announced that emissions from cruise ships in Norway’s fjords occasionally exceeded health-damaging air pollution limits in port communities.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fjord 
Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Everything is vast and huge, the mountains, the fjords and all that.
—Avishay Artsy, Vox, 25 Jan. 2025
Stay in a city, like Oslo or Bergen, or rent a car to drive along the famous fjords, which were carved by glaciers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
In 2017 the Norwegian Maritime Authority announced that emissions from cruise ships in Norway’s fjords occasionally exceeded health-damaging air pollution limits in port communities.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fjord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
-
Maryland and other bay states also have failed miserably in curbing pollutant flows from developed and developing land.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
-
As of Thursday, the Navy is continuing efforts to safely remove the aircraft from the bay as quickly as possible, while minimizing environmental impact, according to a statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Point Reyes abounds with treasures, from a shipwreck-laden cove to a surprising number of herding cows—which can be easily distracting, so watch the roads!—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
-
Two roaches died in a kitchen storage cove where bottle drinks sat.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The game further illustrated the enormous gulf between the Sharks and Stanley Cup-contending teams like the Stars.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
-
There is also a huge gulf in trade-in prices between the U.S. and Europe, with American shoppers receiving far better deals than their European counterparts.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
And now, some details on the six ports that made both top 10 lists.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
-
As expected, the iPhone 16e drops the Lighting port in favor of USB-C.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The estuary also helps prevent coastal erosion and absorb the effects of sea level rise.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
-
The Delta is the largest estuary on the West Coast, one that is incredibly sensitive environmentally and politically.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near fjord
Cite this Entry
“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share