Fjord
(noun)
- A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, typically formed by glacial erosion.
- A similar inlet formed by other processes.
Origin:
From old norse fjörðr, from proto-germanic *fjurđaz.
Examples:
- The cruise ship sailed through the fjord surrounded by towering cliffs.
- The fjord was a popular destination for kayaking and fishing.
- The fjord was created by glacial erosion during the last ice age.
- The fjord offered a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains.
- The fjord was home to a variety of marine life, including seals and whales.