Synonyms for

Bight

Verb / baɪt / Another word for bight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bend or curve in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature

Synonyms & similar words

bay inlet cove gulf harbor fjord estuary sound lagoon fiord marsh swamp delta marshland tidewater waterway channel strait neck

Example sentences

  1. The bight in the river made it easier to navigate.
  2. The boat captain anchored in the bight of the bay.
  3. We went swimming in the bight of the cove.
  4. The kayakers paddled through the bight of the inlet.
  5. The research team studied the plants and animals in the bight of the estuary.

Quotes

  • I love the bight of the bay on a sunny day.
  • The bight of the coastline was breathtaking.
  • The bight of the river was a popular spot for fishing.

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