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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The Berkley, Massachusetts, resident joined her mother on a cruise through Norway’s fjords – as well as a stop in Belgium – after her father unexpectedly passed away.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 July 2025
This clean-sheet design incorporates a boat-style hull, ideal for fjords and coastal waters, as an alternative to conventional floats.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
There are fabulous travel experiences to be had, from the fjords of Scoresby Sun and a festival on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the plains of Spain and a sunset eclipse from the Balearic Islands.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
All Hurtigruten ships are small enough to access the most scenic fjords and remote locations that are impossible for larger cruise liners to navigate.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 July 2025
This clean-sheet design incorporates a boat-style hull, ideal for fjords and coastal waters, as an alternative to conventional floats.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
There are fabulous travel experiences to be had, from the fjords of Scoresby Sun and a festival on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the plains of Spain and a sunset eclipse from the Balearic Islands.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
All Hurtigruten ships are small enough to access the most scenic fjords and remote locations that are impossible for larger cruise liners to navigate.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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