# fjord

/ˈfjɔɹd/ (US) · /fɪˈɔːd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fjord
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a long, deep, narrow sea inlet that was carved out by glaciers. You often find these in places with very cold climates, like Norway.

For teachers: a long, narrow inlet of the sea, typically with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial activity and later flooded by the sea.

## Examples

- We took a boat tour through the deep blue fjord.
- The rugged beauty of the Norwegian fjords attracts millions of tourists every summer who want to see the steep cliffs and waterfalls.
- Geologists believe that the deep valleys of the fjord were originally carved by ancient glaciers before the rising sea levels filled them with saltwater.

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