variants
or less commonly cañon
1
: a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
2
: something resembling a canyon
the city's concrete canyons
Examples of canyon in a Sentence
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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The journey continues south on Highway 550 and over the Million Dollar Highway, which winds through cliffs, canyons, and 14,000-foot peaks.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The steep walls of the Stikine canyon dropped sharply below us, revealing a boiling, twisting, narrow river.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Immediately upon entering the canyon, you’ll be greeted with stunning beauty.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The steep walls of the Stikine canyon dropped sharply below us, revealing a boiling, twisting, narrow river.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Immediately upon entering the canyon, you’ll be greeted with stunning beauty.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyon. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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