English · Nature & Environment
canyon
/ˈkæn.jən/
[/ˈkæn.jən/]
deep narrow valley
Advancednoun
Definition
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river flowing through it.
Example
They stood at the rim of the canyon, awed by the colourful rock layers below.
They stood at the rim of the canyon, awed by the colourful rock layers below.
Etymology
From Spanish 'canon', a tube or deep hollow, from 'cana', a tube.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and travel, especially American landscapes.