What does FIORD mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfjɔrd/; UK: /fjɔːd/

Origin and Usage: The word fiord is of Norwegian origin and it is spelled as "fjord" in Norwegian. It is believed that fiords were formed during the last ice age when glaciers carved deep valleys into the land and then melted, allowing the sea to flood the valleys. Fiords are found in many parts of the world, including Norway, New Zealand, Canada, Chile, and Alaska. The word "fiord" is commonly used in English to describe these unique geological formations.

Synonyms: Inlet, cove, bay, estuary, sound

Related Words: Fjeld, fjord, fjordic, fjordlike, fjords

Example Sentences:

• She sailed her boat through the narrow fiord.
• The fiord was surrounded by towering cliffs.
• The beauty of the fiord was breathtaking.
• The fiord is a popular tourist attraction in Norway.
• Many species of marine life can be found in the fiord.