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Fjord: meaning, definitions and examples

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fjord

 

[ fjษ”หrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geography

A long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion.

Synonyms

channel, inlet, sound

Examples of usage

  • The fjords of Norway are famous for their breathtaking beauty.
  • The boat navigated through the narrow fjord surrounded by towering cliffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "fjord" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fiorde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคœเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fjord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fjord

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะพั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fjord

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒจใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fjord

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiordo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fiyort

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์˜ค๋ฅด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠูˆุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fjord

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fjord

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณกๆนพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fjord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรถrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัŒะพั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fjรถrd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiordo

Word origin

The word 'fjord' originated from the Norwegian 'fjord', which means 'inlet of the sea'. Fjords are commonly found in Norway, Alaska, Greenland, and other regions with a history of glacial activity. These deep, narrow waterways are a result of glacial erosion over thousands of years, creating stunning landscapes that attract tourists from around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,586, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.