noun
fjord
FEE-awd
Fjord (noun) means a long, narrow inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, typically carved by glaciers. Example: “The cruise sailed deep into a Norwegian fjord.”
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A long, narrow inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, typically carved by glaciers.
"In the center of Mount Desert Island is deep Somes Sound, almost bisecting the island and forming the only natural fjord on the entire Atlantic Coast of North America."
— Richard A. Hebert, Hancock County (1951)
"The cruise sailed deep into a Norwegian fjord."
How to use fjord
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA deep, narrow sea inlet flanked by steep cliffs, typical of Norway and similar glacial coastlines.
Common pairings
a Norwegian fjord
cruise through the fjords
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Etymology
Borrowed from Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjorðr, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "a crossing" — related to "ford" and "firth."
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What does “fjord” mean?
The word “fjord” means a long, narrow inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, typically carved by glaciers. In plain terms, a deep, narrow sea inlet flanked by steep cliffs, typical of Norway and similar glacial coastlines.
How do you pronounce “fjord”?
“Fjord” is pronounced FEE-awd (/fiˈɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fjord” in a sentence?
Here is “fjord” used in a sentence: “The cruise sailed deep into a Norwegian fjord.”
What part of speech is “fjord”?
“Fjord” is a noun.
Where does the word “fjord” come from?
The word “fjord” comes from Old Norse. Borrowed from Norwegian fjord, from Old Norse fjorðr, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "a crossing" — related to "ford" and "firth.".
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