Synonyms for

Canyons

Verb / ˈkænjʌnz / Another word for canyons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

deep valleys with steep sides, often with a stream or river flowing through them

Synonyms & similar words

canon canyon gorge ravine valley gully chasm crevasse cleft fissure rift defile glen ravine dell coulee couloir barranco cliff precipice abysm abyss

Example sentences

  1. The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world.
  2. We saw a family of deer in the canyon.
  3. The river in the canyon was crystal clear.
  4. The walls of the canyon were so steep that we couldn't climb them.
  5. The canyons were formed by millions of years of erosion.

Quotes

  • 'Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.' - John Muir
  • 'I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.' - John Burroughs

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