Fjord

Pronunciation: /fjɔːrd/

Definitions of fjord

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

Example Sentences

A1 A fjord is a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes.

A2 Tourists enjoy taking boat tours to explore the beautiful fjords of Norway.

B1 The fjord's deep waters provide a habitat for a variety of marine life.

B2 The cruise ship sailed through the picturesque fjord, offering breathtaking views.

C1 Scientists study the geological processes that formed the fjords in this region.

C2 The rugged coastline of Norway is famous for its stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes.

Examples of fjord in a Sentence

formal The fjord in Norway is known for its stunning natural beauty.

informal Let's take a boat ride through the fjord this weekend!

slang That fjord is lit, we should totally go cliff jumping there.

figurative The fjord of emotions within her seemed endless, with depths unknown to others.

Grammatical Forms of fjord

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

Origin and Evolution of fjord

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'fjord' originates from Old Norse 'fjǫrðr', meaning 'inlet of the sea'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fjord' has come to specifically refer to a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, formed by glacial erosion.