English · Travel & Places
valley
/ˈvæl.i/
[/ˈvæl.i/]
low land between hills
Beginnernoun
Definition
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
Example
A small river wound through the green valley between the two towering mountain ranges.
A small river wound through the green valley between the two towering mountain ranges.
Etymology
From Old French 'valee', from Latin 'vallis', a valley.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and landscape description.