Fiord

Pronunciation: /fjɔrd/

Definitions of fiord

noun a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion

Example Sentences

A1 A fiord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier.

A2 The cruise ship sailed through the picturesque fiord surrounded by towering mountains.

B1 Visitors can explore the stunning fiords of Norway by taking a boat tour.

B2 The geology of the fiord region is fascinating, with evidence of past glacial activity.

C1 Scientists study the formation of fiords to better understand the effects of climate change on glaciers.

C2 The biodiversity of marine life in the fiords of New Zealand is unparalleled.

Examples of fiord in a Sentence

formal The fiord in Norway is known for its stunning beauty and unique geological formations.

informal Let's take a road trip to see the fiord up close!

slang That fiord is lit, we should definitely go check it out.

figurative The deep fiord of emotions within her seemed impossible to navigate.

Grammatical Forms of fiord

• past tense: fjorded
• plural: fiords
• comparative: more fjorded
• superlative: most fjorded
• present tense: fjords
• future tense: will fjord
• perfect tense: have fjorded
• continuous tense: is fjording
• singular: fiord
• positive degree: fjord
• infinitive: to fjord
• gerund: fjording
• participle: fjorded

Origin and Evolution of fiord

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'fiord' originated from Old Norse 'fjǫrðr' which means 'fjord, inlet'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of the word changed from 'fjǫrðr' to 'fiord' in English, while still retaining its original meaning of a long, narrow inlet with steep sides, created by glacial erosion.