Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embayment
noun
/ɪmˈbeɪmənt/
Definition
An area of water partially enclosed by land, often connected to a larger body of water.
Examples
- The embayment created a calm harbor for boats during the storm.
- The scientists studied the ecological effects of pollution in the coastal embayment.
- Tourists flocked to the embayment to enjoy its natural beauty and peaceful waters.
Meaning
Embayment refers to a coastal or geographical feature where water is partly surrounded by land, creating a bay-like shape.
Synonyms
- bay
- inlet
- harbor
- lagoon
