fjord
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, formed by a glacier in the distant past.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Tourists take boat tours to see the dramatic cliffs rising from Norway's _____."
Answer: fjord
In your own words, what does "fjord" mean?
A long, narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, formed by a glacier in the distant past.
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