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inlet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪnlet/

inlet means: A narrow area of sea that reaches into the land.

noun

COASTAL WATERC1

A narrow area of sea that reaches into the land.

  • Boats rested in the inlet.
  • We found a sheltered inlet along the coast.
  • The tide carried water into several small inlets.

Similar words: cove, bay

Common phrases: narrow inlet, sheltered inlet, coastal inlet

Questions about inlet

What does inlet mean?

A narrow area of sea that reaches into the land.

What is inlet in other languages?

Türkçe: koy · Español: ensenada · Français: crique · Deutsch: Meeresbucht · Italiano: insenatura · 日本語: 入り江

How do you pronounce inlet?

It is pronounced /ˈɪnlet/.

How do you use inlet in a sentence?

Boats rested in the inlet. We found a sheltered inlet along the coast.

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