1
a
: a bay or recess in the shore of a sea, lake, or river
also
: creek
b
: a narrow water passage between peninsulas or through a barrier island leading to a bay or lagoon
2
: a way of entering
especially
: an opening for intake
Examples of inlet in a Sentence
The coast is dotted with tiny inlets.
went fishing in the quiet inlets of the coast
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For a 360-degree, bird’s-eye-view of all of Jupiter’s stunning waterways—from the inlet to the river systems to the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean—make the climb to the top of the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Other live roaches were spotted inside water inlets on top of the water heater (five), inside a drip pan on the floor near the water heater (another five) and under a reach-in cooler (seven).
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
This year’s competition will run Aug. 4-8, with registration running Aug. 2-3 at Harbour Island Marina.
Marlin Fest, a family-friendly festival accompanying the tournament, will also bring music and seafood to Ocean City’s inlet.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Named after a nearby rocky inlet, Sanaig was introduced to the global market in 2016 and has since become a staple in Kilchoman's core range.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Other live roaches were spotted inside water inlets on top of the water heater (five), inside a drip pan on the floor near the water heater (another five) and under a reach-in cooler (seven).
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
This year’s competition will run Aug. 4-8, with registration running Aug. 2-3 at Harbour Island Marina.
Marlin Fest, a family-friendly festival accompanying the tournament, will also bring music and seafood to Ocean City’s inlet.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Named after a nearby rocky inlet, Sanaig was introduced to the global market in 2016 and has since become a staple in Kilchoman's core range.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inlet
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inlet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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inlet
noun
in·let
ˈin-ˌlet 
-lət
1
: a small or narrow bay
2
: an opening for intake especially of fluids
Medical Definition
inlet
noun
in·let
ˈin-ˌlet, -lət
: the upper opening of a bodily cavity
especially
: that of the cavity of the true pelvis bounded by the pelvic brim
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