variants
also cañon
as in ravine
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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Recent Examples of canyon
The stadium sits in a natural bowl formation in the Arroyo Seco canyon, providing a stunning backdrop against the San Gabriel Mountains for one of college football’s most iconic settings.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
Squeezing through slot canyons and bushwhacking through scrub oak provided some Outside Lab-style abrasive durability that didn’t even leave a mark on the nylon ripstop material.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Around town, on the highway, and deep into the canyons, the Roadster rides great.
—Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
These canyons are carved by strong currents that funnel sediments, nutrients and organisms through the system.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
Squeezing through slot canyons and bushwhacking through scrub oak provided some Outside Lab-style abrasive durability that didn’t even leave a mark on the nylon ripstop material.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Around town, on the highway, and deep into the canyons, the Roadster rides great.
—Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
These canyons are carved by strong currents that funnel sediments, nutrients and organisms through the system.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canyon
Noun
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The South is filled with natural wonders, from dramatic gorges and massive cave systems to beautiful wetlands and pristine beaches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Further down the gorge of TikTok depravity, there are things like TCC, or the True Crime Community, an online subculture that’s been tied to actual school shootings.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cumberland Gap Where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, Cumberland Gap sits in a valley that looks up at the famous gap in the Cumberland Mountain range from which the town gets its name.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyon. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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