fjords

noun

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 The resulting images capture mountains and fjords dissolving into sky, rendered in the deep azure light of the Arctic Circle. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Patagonia is a diverse region in southern Chile and Argentina, with glaciers, mountains and fjords to the west, stretching into steppe and desert toward the east. — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026 Iceland’s Ring Road is a natural fit for an EV road trip, circling the island for about 820 miles past waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier lagoons, lava fields, fjords and fishing towns. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2026 The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Take a cruise through the fjords, rain forests, and waterfalls of the scenic Milford Sound; heli-hike your way through Franz Josef Glacier; hike part (or all) of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing; explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; or go whale-watching in the Bay of Plenty. — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
  1. bays
  2. estuaries
  3. coves
Noun
  • While initial trials proved highly precise, researchers must now test the system across a wider range of marine environments, from murky Atlantic channels to deep Pacific bays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of bays
Noun
  • Among the dishes is blue crab plucked from the water tableside, then served rillette-style using fat from the restaurant’s estuaries.
    — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Definition of estuaries
Noun
  • The nearby Atlantic coastline offers a variety of scenery and terrain, including quiet coves, granite shoreline, offshore islands and crashing surf.
    — Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • From Menorca’s quiet coves to Sardinia’s pink sands, here's what topped their lists.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Definition of coves

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