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
- arm
- backwater
- bay
- bayou
- bight
- cove
- creek
- estuary
- fiord
- firth
- fjord
- gulf
- harbor
- inlet
- loch
- narrow
- port
- roadstead
- slew
- slough
- slue
- sound
- strait
Meanings of embayment
- noun
- A bay. (the water).
- The shoreline of a bay, an indentation in a shoreline. (the land, not the water).
- A topographical feature that used to be a bay, like the Mississippi embayment.
- 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.
Related Words
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