Illustration of fjord
variants
or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway
Examples of fjord in a Sentence
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Once a summer-only endeavour, Norway’s fjord region is now very much a year-round cruise destination.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to explore the fjords in the spring is on a smaller cruise ship.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the most striking aspects of spring in the fjords is the sheer volume of water cascading down the mountains.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Operating on the historic coastal route, Havila Voyages travels from Bergen to Kirkenes in the northern Norwegian fjords, with many stops along the way for exploration and adventure.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to explore the fjords in the spring is on a smaller cruise ship.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the most striking aspects of spring in the fjords is the sheer volume of water cascading down the mountains.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Operating on the historic coastal route, Havila Voyages travels from Bergen to Kirkenes in the northern Norwegian fjords, with many stops along the way for exploration and adventure.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fjord
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fjord. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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