Canyon

Pronunciation: /ˈkænjən/

Definitions of canyon

noun a deep valley with steep sides, often carved from the earth by a river

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big canyon while on a hike.

A2 The Grand Canyon is a famous natural wonder in the United States.

B1 The group hiked through the narrow canyon, surrounded by towering cliffs.

B2 The canyon was carved out over millions of years by the flowing river.

C1 The canyon's geological formations provide valuable insights into the Earth's history.

C2 Exploring the depths of the canyon revealed hidden caves and waterfalls.

Examples of canyon in a Sentence

formal The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States.

informal We hiked through the canyon and took some amazing photos.

slang That canyon is lit, we should definitely go check it out.

figurative She felt like she was in a deep canyon of despair, with no way out.

Grammatical Forms of canyon

• past tense: canyoned
• plural: canyons
• comparative: more canyon
• superlative: most canyon
• present tense: canyon
• future tense: will canyon
• perfect tense: have canyoned
• continuous tense: is canyoning
• singular: canyon
• positive degree: canyon
• infinitive: to canyon
• gerund: canyoning
• participle: canyoning

Origin and Evolution of canyon

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'canyon' originated from the Spanish word 'cañón' which means tube or pipe.

Evolution of the word: The term 'canyon' was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe deep, narrow valleys with steep sides. Over time, the word has come to be commonly used to refer to any deep, narrow valley with steep sides, regardless of its geological formation.