variants
also fiords
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
So following five months in Antarctica, Ultramarine and her crew were pining for the fjords of Chilean Patagonia.
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Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Or cruise Norway’s fjords with ease.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The property offers 40 rooms with spectacular views of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Hike up nearby mountains late into the evening, kayak across still fjords, or join locals enjoying endless daylight in outdoor cafes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Embarking on the Ofoten line at Bjørnfjell, the train ran at the edge of a cliff as the fjords emerged below, magisterial in their quiet movement.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
In The Norwegian Fjords The arrival of spring in Norway’s fjords is one of nature’s most breathtaking transformations.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
South Greenland, nicknamed Arctic Patagonia for its lush green scenery, is characterized by fjords, glaciers, and Viking ruins.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Or cruise Norway’s fjords with ease.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The property offers 40 rooms with spectacular views of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Hike up nearby mountains late into the evening, kayak across still fjords, or join locals enjoying endless daylight in outdoor cafes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Embarking on the Ofoten line at Bjørnfjell, the train ran at the edge of a cliff as the fjords emerged below, magisterial in their quiet movement.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
In The Norwegian Fjords The arrival of spring in Norway’s fjords is one of nature’s most breathtaking transformations.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
South Greenland, nicknamed Arctic Patagonia for its lush green scenery, is characterized by fjords, glaciers, and Viking ruins.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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From mid-November through March, manatees make their way from the gulf and ocean into warmer spring-fed rivers and bays.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Behind that right side panel is the below assortment of cables, cable grommets, drive trays, and mounting bays.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wander the walking trails, picnic by the water’s edge, or dive into coves.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The buttons and ports are in all the same places.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Southampton and Dover are both popular turnaround ports, so a good option for embarking guests is to spend a day or two in London before the cruise begins.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The salt marshes and estuaries are a magnet for migratory birds, whose colorful plumage rivals the blaze of bold leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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From open ocean shallows where dolphins surf the waves to quiet estuaries perfect for teaching calves to hunt, Folly offers an ideal year-round playground.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The park itself is open year-round, though some roads and trails close in the winter due to weather.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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