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embayment

The word “embayment” has 3 syllables: em-bay-ment

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbeɪmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for embayment?

In the thesaurus, “embayment” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for embayment along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embayment

Meanings of embayment

  • noun
    1. A bay. (the water).
    2. The shoreline of a bay, an indentation in a shoreline. (the land, not the water).
    3. A topographical feature that used to be a bay, like the Mississippi embayment.
    4. The process by which a bay is formed.

Example Sentences

  • The boat sheltered safely in the calm waters of the embayment.
  • The coastal town was built around a natural embayment.
  • Scientists studied the water flow within the embayment.
  • Fishing activities are common in the embayment during the summer.
  • The embayment provided a perfect harbor for small vessels.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to embayment, such as: arm, backwater, bay, bayou, bight, cove, creek.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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