Meaning of the word fjord in English

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fjord

US /fjɔːrd/

UK /fjɔːrd/

a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high, steep-sided cliffs, typically formed by glacial erosion

Example:

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The cruise ship sailed slowly through the majestic fjord.

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Norway is famous for its stunning fjords.

Synonym:

inlet cove bay sound estuary

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