canyon

noun
UK: /ˈkænjən/
US: /ˈkænjən/

  1. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually with a river flowing through it.

    1. We hiked down into the canyon.
    2. The river carved a deep canyon through the rocky landscape over millions of years.

  2. A deep crack or space between two things that are close together.

    1. A small canyon separated the two buildings.
    2. The sudden earthquake created a wide canyon in the middle of the road.

Synonyms

gorge ravine valley chasm
canyon verb

  1. To form a canyon or deep valley by erosion.

    1. The river canyoned the rocks over time.
    2. Centuries of erosion canyoned the landscape, creating a stunning natural feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canyon" in English means: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually with a river flowing through it., A deep crack or space between two things that are close together..

The phonetic transcription of "canyon" is /ˈkænjən/ in British English and /ˈkænjən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canyon": gorge, ravine, valley, chasm.

Example usage of "canyon": "We hiked down into the canyon.". More examples on the page.