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 village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Although often skipped for the more popular Starved Rock State Park, nearby Matthiessen State Park serves up the same majestic waterfalls, wooded canyons and striking sandstone cliffs—minus the crowds.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
As Topanga continues to attract visitors seeking a different pace within Los Angeles, Hidden Treasures remains a fixture in the canyon’s retail landscape, offering a space where discovery is still part of the experience.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The group first launched the Altadena Foothills Conservancy with the hyperlocal focus of protecting the neighboring hillsides and canyons from development.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Although often skipped for the more popular Starved Rock State Park, nearby Matthiessen State Park serves up the same majestic waterfalls, wooded canyons and striking sandstone cliffs—minus the crowds.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
As Topanga continues to attract visitors seeking a different pace within Los Angeles, Hidden Treasures remains a fixture in the canyon’s retail landscape, offering a space where discovery is still part of the experience.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The group first launched the Altadena Foothills Conservancy with the hyperlocal focus of protecting the neighboring hillsides and canyons from development.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyon. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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