Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inlet
noun
/ˈɪn.lɛt/
Definition
A narrow body of water between islands or leading into a larger body of water.
Examples
- The boat sailed smoothly through the inlet.
- We anchored in a sheltered inlet for the night.
- The inlet was surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife.
Meaning
An inlet is a small bay or a narrow passage of water that allows boats or water to enter into a larger body, like an ocean or a lake.
Synonyms
- bay
- cove
- harbor
- estuary
- channel
