Synonyms for
Canyon
Definition
a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- deep canyon
- narrow canyon
- Grand Canyon
- canyon walls
- explore a canyon
- cross a canyon
- canyon floor
- river canyon
Word family
Usage note
A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river. It is a geological formation.
Example sentences
- The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world.
- I saw a family of bighorn sheep while hiking in the canyon.
- The river flowing through the canyon was crystal clear and beautiful.
- The walls of the canyon were so steep that we couldn't climb them.
- The canyon was home to a variety of wildlife, including deer and coyotes.
Quotes
The Grand Canyon is carven deep by the master hand; it is the gulf of silence, widened in the desert; it is all time inscribing the naked rock; it is the book of earth.
The canyon walls closed in on us as we made our way further into the depths.
The canyon was a place of both beauty and danger, where one wrong step could mean certain death.