fiord
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, usually formed by glaciers.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
"Fiord" and "fjord" are both accepted spellings of the same word.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The cruise ship sailed slowly through the _____'s still water."
Answer: fiord
In your own words, what does "fiord" mean?
A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, usually formed by glaciers.
Learn next at B1
- first-person narrative A story told from the point of view of a character using 'I' or 'we'.
- fissure A narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or the earth.
- fixed Set firmly in place, or not changing.
- fjord A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, formed by a glac...
- flashback A scene in a story that interrupts the present action to show somethin...
- flashpoint A place or moment where conflict or violence is likely to suddenly bre...