variants
or less commonly cañon
1
: a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
2
: something resembling a canyon
the city's concrete canyons
Synonyms
Examples of canyon in a Sentence
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
Recent Examples on the Web
The view on a trip to the Fiery Furnace canyon in Arches National Park, Utah.
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Blake Snow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Take advantage of springtime before the summer heat with this easy canyon hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
The men push the seemingly fragile rocks down the canyon twice, destroying the formations to rubble as the group of three watch it without much visible reaction.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
When touched, copper canyon daisy (T. lemmonii) leaves emit a very strong aroma, as does the foliage of Mexican mint marigold (T. lucida), which smells strongly of tarragon.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Show the photos to the staff at the nature center to receive the Four Falls Challenge sticker.
5 Mile Challenge at Turkey Run State Park
Hike three canyons and navigate a ladder and a suspension bridge during this 2- or 3-hour challenge.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
At the head of the canyon lies Dawn Falls, an amazing 30-foot cascade during the wet winter months.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The cathedral was as deep and shadowed as a canyon, full of drifting incense and the thrilling sound of low choral chanting.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Third, a permanent ideological canyon between men and women is likely to worsen wellbeing.
—Richard V. Reeves, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Blake Snow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Take advantage of springtime before the summer heat with this easy canyon hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
The men push the seemingly fragile rocks down the canyon twice, destroying the formations to rubble as the group of three watch it without much visible reaction.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
When touched, copper canyon daisy (T. lemmonii) leaves emit a very strong aroma, as does the foliage of Mexican mint marigold (T. lucida), which smells strongly of tarragon.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Show the photos to the staff at the nature center to receive the Four Falls Challenge sticker.
5 Mile Challenge at Turkey Run State Park
Hike three canyons and navigate a ladder and a suspension bridge during this 2- or 3-hour challenge.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
At the head of the canyon lies Dawn Falls, an amazing 30-foot cascade during the wet winter months.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The cathedral was as deep and shadowed as a canyon, full of drifting incense and the thrilling sound of low choral chanting.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Third, a permanent ideological canyon between men and women is likely to worsen wellbeing.
—Richard V. Reeves, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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