fjords

variants also fiords
plural of fjord
as in bays
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway

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Recent Examples of fjords 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 Spain’s best shellfish comes from the icy cold waters of the Atlantic and the fjords that carve up the region’s jagged coastline. Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Cruising in Norway is a dream journey for many travelers, offering dramatic fjords, picturesque villages, and stunning landscapes. David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 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 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 This isn’t a Norwegian fjords or Alaska itinerary with endless sights to see from your own private space. David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Their love for the great land of Alaska is contagious, and the train's windows cinematically frame the vast diversity of natural scenery that the 470 miles of track cuts through—from plunging gorges with snaking rivers flowing below to majestic glaciers and fjords. Molly O'Brien, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024 Optimal viewing locations include cruise ships in the fjords of Greenland, the west coast of Iceland, the plains of Spain north of Madrid, and the west coast of Majorca, where observers will see a dramatic totality just prior to sunset. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • Guests are encouraged to join excursions, both by boat to see the island’s beaches and coves, and by land to explore that primeval rain forest.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Long before its golden sands and rocky coves became reality TV-famous, Laguna Beach was known as an enclave for artists, eccentrics, surfers, and bohemians.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • An example of a hard-to-evacuate area could be the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • China uses ports to tie regions to itself, and now America can do the same thing in Dakhla.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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