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
The ship had spent the past few days navigating the Alexander Archipelago, with its pine forests, dramatic mountains, and pristine fjords.
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While about 80% of the land is covered in ice, Greenland is a hot spot for ice fjords, hot springs, outdoor activities, wildlife and museums.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Captain Arctic, which is available for private charter with Pelorus Yachting, will be cruising the icy fjords of Norway, Svalbard and Greenland from November 2026.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norse were very place-based, while the Inuit moved seasonally, hunting around islands, bays and fjords.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
The ships will guide you past massive glaciers, stunning islets, and fjords (keep your eyes peeled for whales, seabirds, and porpoises along the way) to a remote research station called Ny-Alesund, which just a few thousand folks get to visit each year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Musandam’s fjords Musandam’s visitors rarely linger on land.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is known for its ice sheets, polar fjords, and strategic location between North America and Europe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While about 80% of the land is covered in ice, Greenland is a hot spot for ice fjords, hot springs, outdoor activities, wildlife and museums.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Captain Arctic, which is available for private charter with Pelorus Yachting, will be cruising the icy fjords of Norway, Svalbard and Greenland from November 2026.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norse were very place-based, while the Inuit moved seasonally, hunting around islands, bays and fjords.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
The ships will guide you past massive glaciers, stunning islets, and fjords (keep your eyes peeled for whales, seabirds, and porpoises along the way) to a remote research station called Ny-Alesund, which just a few thousand folks get to visit each year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Musandam’s fjords Musandam’s visitors rarely linger on land.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is known for its ice sheets, polar fjords, and strategic location between North America and Europe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjords
Noun
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 11 Best Beaches in Mallorca Miles of soft sand and secret, unspoilt coves await on this dazzling Balearic island.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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In summer, expect a family pool and outdoor grotto coves with sun chairs and parasols in the hotel's signature red hue.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Fjords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjords. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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