ravine

noun
UK: /rəˈviːn/
US: /rəˈviːn/

  1. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river or stream.

    1. The small stream runs through the ravine.
    2. The hikers carefully crossed the deep ravine using a rope.

  2. A narrow opening or split in the ground or rock.

    1. The earthquake created a small ravine.
    2. We saw a deep ravine in the mountainside after the rockslide.

Synonyms

gorge canyon gulch chasm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ravine" in English means: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river or stream., A narrow opening or split in the ground or rock..

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

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

Example usage of "ravine": "The small stream runs through the ravine.". More examples on the page.