Thesaurus results for CANYON

canyon

noun

ˈkan-yən

variants also cañon

Definition of canyon

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 More recently, the canyon retreat welcomed a very different kind of high-profile resident seeking solitude. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 The lives had layers, like the geological strata of the canyon’s walls. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Horseshoe Bend earned the top spot for its breathtaking sunset views, towering canyon walls, and iconic Colorado River overlook. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The Cherry Creek Arch Bridge carries State Highway 83 through the canyon, linking communities from Parker to Colorado Springs. — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canyon

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Noun

The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Algiers, before plunging into a deep ravine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Both vehicles went into a nearby ravine and the tree line, a police report said.

— Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

Round out your visit with a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, descend into the gorge at Cave of the Winds, or simply pause to take in the roar and mist of one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
The outdoorsy traveler hiking the gorges in Crete or the trails in Andros should bring a pair of sturdy shoes, a hat for sun protection, and tons of SPF.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Definition of gorge

Noun

On its edge is the Romanesque church of Pieve di San Leolino, which features a 16th-century cloister and valley views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
In this tobacco-growing valley, a Turkish-Muslim community devoted to faith, family and tradition allows gender equality to flourish quietly, rooted in the belief that all beings are equal.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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