glen

noun

: a secluded narrow valley

Examples of glen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024 The two-story home, set on half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wee glen in the Coldwater Canyon area, was built in 1957. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024 There’s a spot called Glen Maye, which has a huge waterfall and then you down this glen to the beach. Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2024 The Arizona Trail continues south through meadows and aspen glens. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for glen 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), valley, from Scottish Gaelic & Irish gleann, from Old Irish glenn

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glen was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Glen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glen. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

glen

noun
: a narrow hidden valley

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