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Meaning of canyons
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically formed by a river
Etymology of canyons
The word "canyon" originates from the Spanish word "cañón", meaning "tube" or "pipe", which is derived from the Latin word "canna", meaning "reed" or "pipe"
The term was first used in the 18th century to describe the deep, narrow valleys of the western United States
Synonyms
valleys
gorges
ravines
gulches
chasms
defiles
passes
mountain passes
gaps
notches
saddles
depressions
lowlands
basins
hollows
dells
vales
glens
straits
channels
waterways
rivers
streams
brooks
creeks
torrents
gullies
arroyos
coulees
canyons
clefts
fissures
cracks
crevices
craters
pits
holes
abysses
voids
Definitions
- A long, narrow valley with steep sides, typically formed by a river
- * A narrow, steep-sided valley or gorge, especially one formed by a river
Usage Examples
- The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders in the United States
- * The river flows through a deep canyon, carving out a path over millions of years
- * The hike takes you through a beautiful canyon, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape