VALLEY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

valley

noun

ˈva-lē

Definition of valley

as in canyon

an area of lowland between hills or mountains the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises

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Recent Examples of valley Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Christian came back to the valley in 1981 and partnered in the 124-acre historic Napanook Vineyard. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 One experience that always leaves a strong impression is the autumn night train through a valley of maple trees. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for valley

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Noun

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
Propelled by strong winds and low humidity, the flames quickly spread over foothills and through canyons.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of canyon

Noun

Both vehicles went into a nearby ravine and the tree line, a police report said.

— Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
On the steel side, Phantom’s Revenge turns 25, still dropping riders 232 feet into the ravine at speeds around 85 mph and earning national attention as a USA TODAY 10Best‑nominated coaster.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

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
The results highlight just how broad America's autumn appeal has become, stretching from classic New England escapes to Rocky Mountain landscapes and Pacific Northwest river gorges.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of gorge

Noun

The series will follow a local estate owner, the Laird of Castle Drummoch (Branagh), who challenges the ambitions of an American billionaire intent on buying up large swaths of the glens.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Set in the modern Scottish Highlands, Laird is an epic family saga in which a proud Scot defies a shadowy American billionaire hellbent on buying up the glens.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of glen

Noun

Aging often creates hollows around the eyes, temples and cheeks.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Groups of amateur sleuths also cropped up in the hollows of tragedy to wrestle with the case and analyze rumors swarming the Horman family in online forums, echoing a familiar pattern of behavior on the internet in the face of long-unsolved criminal cases.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Definition of hollow

Noun

Her journey takes her to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But Mary’s journey takes her far beyond that familiar estate — to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of vale

Noun

The fiberglass artworks built by the Ángeleses are enormous, measuring nearly 8 feet tall, 9 feet wide and 4 feet deep, and visually stunning against the hills and dales of Sonoma Valley.

— Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024

Definition of dale

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