What is another word for fjord?

Pronunciation: [fɪˈɔːd] (IPA)

Fjord is a term used to describe narrow inlets of the sea that are surrounded by steep cliffs. Although the word "fjord" is commonly known, there are also many synonyms that can be used to describe such natural formations. Some of the synonyms for the word "fjord" include "cove," "inlet," "bay," "sound," "estuary," and "channel." Each of these words can be used to accurately describe the same geological formation as a fjord. The word you choose will depend on the context in which it is used and personal preference. Regardless of the word used, fjords and their synonyms are stunning natural wonders.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      fiord.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      fiord.

What are the hypernyms for Fjord?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fjord

In approaching the capital of Norway by sea from Gottenburg, the Christiania fjord is ascended for a distance of seventy miles to its head, bordered on either side nearly the whole way by finely-wooded hills, and its surface dotted by emerald isles reflected in the deep mirror-like waters.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Over the blue-black fjord hung clouds red as blood-as tongues of flame.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
One of the fjords bears the name of 'Patrick's fjord,' after an Irish Bishop.
"A Girl's Ride in Iceland"
Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie

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