Synonyms of notch

notch 1 of 2

noun

ˈnäch 

1

as in chip

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface

lifted up the fence rail and positioned it in the notch cut into the post

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chip
• groove
• slit
• indent
• punch
• slot
• kerf
• hack
• indentation
• nick
• indenture
• score
• undercut
• nock
• snip
• joggle

2

as in canyon

a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage

try to get through the notch before the storm blows in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• canyon
• ravine
• gorge
• saddle
• valley
• gap
• pass
• col
• crevice
• gulch
• couloir
• abyss
• gill
• flume
• trench
• fissure
• defile
• cleft
• linn
• crevasse
• gulf
• chasm
• gutter
• kloof
• hollow
• glen
• basin
• gully
• trough
• kettle
• vale
• combe
• cirque
• wash
• draw
• dale
• dell
• arroyo
• shut-in
• barranca
• coulee
• wadi
• cwm
• floodplain
• nullah

3

as in inch

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

sales for the album increased, and it moved up another notch on the music charts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inch
• step
• chapter
• stage
• point
• place
• phase
• degree
• cut
• grade
• peg
• side
• angle
• amount
• aspect
• plane
• measure
• facet
• increment
• decrement

notch

2 of 2

verb

as in to groove

Related Words

• groove
• indent
• carve
• chisel
• sculpture
• sculpt
• chase
• grave
• trace
• score
• affix
• etch
• impress
• incise
• engrave
• insculp
• inscribe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notch

Noun

The environment, service, and most importantly, the food, are always top notch. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

This sandwich gets into indulgent territory with the lobster taking the rich mac and cheese up a notch. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

The 29-year-old bagged 21 goals in 22 matches, becoming the first player to notch three 20-goal seasons. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound signal-caller has played in seven regular-season games and has yet to notch a start, according to Pro Football Reference. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing notch

• notch (up)

Podcast

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!