Glossary:Inlet
From Indian River Lagoon Project
inlet
1. A recess, such as a bay or cove, along a coast.
- a stream or bay leading inland, as from the ocean; an estuary.
- a narrow passage of water, as between two islands.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: in·let / ˈinˌlet,ˈinˌlət
Synonym: cut
Example: Florida's East Coast inlets are manmade cuts across the beach barrier island that connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Indian River Lagoon.