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canyon

UK
/ˈkæn.jən/
US
/ˈkæn.jən/

Translations

canyonnoun
canyons
pl
UK
/ˈkæn.jən/
US
/ˈkæn.jən/
The Grand Canyon is a famous tourist attraction in the United States.
Гранд-Каньон - это известная туристическая достопримечательность в Соединенных Штатах.
Synonyms
gorge
ravine
valley
chasm
glen
canyonadjective
UK
/ˈkæn.jən/
US
/ˈkæn.jən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a canyon (e.g., “canyon walls”).

Definitions

canyonnoun
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, often found in mountainous regions.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States.
A street or passage in a city lined with very tall buildings on both sides, giving the impression of a narrow valley.
Rush-hour traffic crawled through the concrete canyon of Sixth Avenue.
canyonadjective
Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of a canyon.
Steep canyon walls rose on either side of the trail.
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