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
Ocala is also a nature and adventure lovers’ paradise, with activities that include the famous glass-bottom boat tours at Silver Springs State Park, kayaking through crystal-clear springs, or ziplining over limestone canyons at The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park.
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This includes the 52-mile San Diego River Park in Mission Valley, and the preservation of canyons, beach and bay parks.
—Michael Stepner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Imagine a vast, treacherous canyon.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Performance My taste of Aston Martin’s latest comes on the sinuous canyon passes above the coastline of Malibu, Calif.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
This includes the 52-mile San Diego River Park in Mission Valley, and the preservation of canyons, beach and bay parks.
—Michael Stepner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Imagine a vast, treacherous canyon.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Performance My taste of Aston Martin’s latest comes on the sinuous canyon passes above the coastline of Malibu, Calif.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canyon
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In less than an hour, the scenery changes from beach to river gorge to mountain terrain, showing a side of Dalmatia beyond the islands.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The gorge acts as a natural channel funneling through rain runoff often creating an intriguing mix of wildflowers.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise to near 90 degrees in the warmer valley areas, and the 80s in many other areas, according to the National Weather Service.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyon. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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