canyon
/ˈkænjən/
noun
- 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.
- 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.