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fjord

noun

fē-ˈȯrd How to pronounce fjord (audio)
ˈfē-ˌȯrd;
ˈfyȯrd How to pronounce fjord (audio)
variants or less commonly fiord
: a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
the fjords of Norway

Illustration of fjord

Illustration of fjord

Example Sentences

a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
Recent Examples on the Web Solmund Nystabakk, 40, who watched his son cannonball into the fjord by the Edvard Munch museum, said that the moment a wild animal appeared out of its natural habitat, people projected personality onto it. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 But as your ship turns towards the Nuup Kangerlua fjord, a colourful mosaic of buildings comes into view on a narrow peninsula. David Nikel, Forbes, 14 May 2022 And few capitals have a swooping ski slope as their backdrop, or fjord water clean enough for a morning dip in among the waterside bars and restaurants. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Some of the bears live for years inside one fjord; by contrast, polar bears living further north can roam 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) over a few days. Fortune, 16 June 2022 The Norwegian city, alongside a picturesque fjord dotted with rugged islands, has often been derided as sleepy and overpriced, or as a mere stopping-off point for tourists heading into the Norwegian mountains or boarding a cruise along the coast. New York Times, 9 June 2022 This month, officials also unveiled a monumental bronze sculpture of a kneeling woman by the British artist Tracey Emin on a pier in the fjord. New York Times, 9 June 2022 In the southwest part of the country also lies the beautiful resort area of Portonovi, located in fjord-like setting. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2022 Although polar bears usually roam over large distances, those in Southeast Greenland stay in the same fjord for years. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjǫrthr — more at ford

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fjord was in 1674

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