Explore Firth through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like linguist or estuary. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Firth meaning
An arm or inlet of the sea; a river estuary.
Using Firth
- The main meaning on this page is: An arm or inlet of the sea; a river estuary.
- Useful related words include: j. r. firth, john rupert firth, linguist, linguistic scientist.
- In the example corpus, firth often appears in combinations such as: the firth, firth of, colin firth.
Context around Firth
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Firth
- In this selection, "firth" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, cromarty, vic, pentland, high, crossings and cycling stand out and add context to how "firth" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include across the firth of forth and actor colin firth. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "firth" sits close to words such as adrienne, airlift and alisson, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with firth
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Although, Vic Firth is also one of the best stick brands for everyone. (13 words)
It stood beside the ancient structure, which stretches from Tyneside to the Solway Firth. (14 words)
Glen has high praise for Macpherson, who grew up close to Alness on the Cromarty Firth. (16 words)
Ms Firth began campaigning on the issue after a man in her constituency, Michael Joannou, came to her “incredibly distressed” and “inconsolable” and saying his dog Millie had been fatally injured in an attack by another dog Chalkwell Park. (39 words)
Other than a new road bridge across the Firth of Forth, the SNP has done little to repair or replace its crumbling infrastructure (as driving on the old two-lane motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh quickly illustrates). (37 words)
Some 260 rowers from 16 different coastal rowing clubs will be making their way around the Black Isle from North Kessock on the Beauly Firth to the Storehouse of Foulis on the Cromarty Firth this Sunday. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
Some 260 rowers from 16 different coastal rowing clubs will be making their way around the Black Isle from North Kessock on the Beauly Firth to the Storehouse of Foulis on the Cromarty Firth this Sunday.
Addison was with other Firth High School students dressed as cowboys after attending a basketball game against Teton High School in Firth.
Although, Vic Firth is also one of the best stick brands for everyone.
A MAN has been rescued after he was found clinging to a concrete pillar in the Firth of Forth.
An emergency vessel will continue to operate in the Pentland Firth after a five-year contract was awarded to Marniva Spa.
Cari Auger of Pet Helpers, Christina Ward from Friends of the Fisher House, Barbara Denton of Camp Rise Above and Kathy Firth from Amor Healing Kitchen receive donations from the Newcomers Club on June 21.
Ferry links between Aberdeen, Orkney and Shetland were also cancelled, as well as Pentland Firth crossings from Scrabster to Stromness.
Gavin Dempster of Moray Firth Cycling Club finished fastest this year with a time of 02:45:22.
Glen has high praise for Macpherson, who grew up close to Alness on the Cromarty Firth.
It stood beside the ancient structure, which stretches from Tyneside to the Solway Firth.
Ms Firth began campaigning on the issue after a man in her constituency, Michael Joannou, came to her “incredibly distressed” and “inconsolable” and saying his dog Millie had been fatally injured in an attack by another dog Chalkwell Park.
Other than a new road bridge across the Firth of Forth, the SNP has done little to repair or replace its crumbling infrastructure (as driving on the old two-lane motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh quickly illustrates).
Senior Braden Firth was simply sensational on the night and carried the load offensively for the Cougars.
The actor, who has memorably steamed up the screen with Colin Firth, said she has felt "more anxious" executing love scenes with outside input.
The bench faces south, directly over a beautiful sandy beach and towards an uninterrupted expanse of the Firth of Forth.
The campaign features emotional TV and radio adverts - and the latter is narrated by actor Colin Firth.
The fictional Aquatic Watch marina seen in the first episode was filmed at Largs Yacht Haven in the Scottish coastal town of Largs, on the Firth of Clyde and about an hour from Glasgow.
The price will make you think it’s just decent sound quality, but Vic Firth makes quality studio headphones for drummers.
There are also far reaching views across the garden and countryside towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig.
This alternate route enjoys elevated views out over the village and the firth, and makes for a nice bookend to your walk.
Common combinations with firth
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the firth 25×
- firth of 21×
- colin firth 18×
- moray firth 13×
- firth and 10×
- firth is 6×
- cromarty firth 4×
- pentland firth 4×
- ms firth 4×
- firth who 4×