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Definition of fjord

fjord

/fjɔːrd/
fjord
Plural:fjords
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Adjective:fjordic
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fjord Lexical Profile

fjord Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs or steep slopes, typically formed by the submergence of a glaciated valley, especially along the coastlines of Norway, Iceland, Greenland, New Zealand, and Alaska.

Example

"The cruise ship sailed slowly through the tranquil waters of the Norwegian fjord, surrounded by towering granite cliffs and cascading waterfalls."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Norwegian fjord, which descends from Old Norse fjǫrðr ('inlet, firth'), ultimately related to the English word 'firth' and the verb 'fare' (to travel across).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fjord. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fjord
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