canyon

/ˈkænjən/
noun
  1. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.
    • We hiked to the bottom of the canyon and swam in the cool river.
    • The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world.
    • The canyon walls were made of red and orange rock that glowed in the sunset.
  2. A long, narrow space between tall buildings, resembling a natural canyon.
    • The street was a concrete canyon between skyscrapers, with sunlight barely reaching the ground.
    • The wind howled through the canyon of buildings, making it hard to hear.
    • Walking through the urban canyon, she felt small surrounded by the towering office buildings.
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