noun
- a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes, typically formed by glacial erosion
Usage: geography
Examples
- The cruise ship sailed through the dramatic Norwegian fjord.
- Steep mountains rose on both sides of the deep fjord.
- Geiranger fjord is one of Norway’s most famous tourist destinations.
- The glacial fjord stretched inland for several miles.
- Waterfalls cascaded down the fjord’s rocky walls.
- We took a boat tour to explore the scenic fjord.