Glen

Pronunciation: /ɡlɛn/

Definitions of glen

noun a narrow valley, especially one in the mountains

Example Sentences

A1 I went for a walk in the glen.

A2 The glen was filled with colorful wildflowers.

B1 The glen provided a peaceful escape from the city.

B2 The glen had a stream running through it, creating a serene atmosphere.

C1 The glen's beauty was truly breathtaking, with towering trees and lush greenery.

C2 Exploring the glen revealed hidden waterfalls and stunning vistas.

Examples of glen in a Sentence

formal The hikers trekked through the picturesque glen surrounded by towering trees.

informal Let's take a walk through that beautiful glen over there.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening in the glen tonight.

figurative In the glen of my mind, I find peace and solitude.

Grammatical Forms of glen

• past tense: glenned
• plural: glens
• comparative: more glen
• superlative: most glen
• present tense: glen
• future tense: will glen
• perfect tense: have glenned
• continuous tense: is glenning
• singular: glen
• positive degree: glen
• infinitive: to glen
• gerund: glenning
• participle: glenning

Origin and Evolution of glen

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'glen' originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gleann', which refers to a narrow valley or a small, secluded and often wooded valley.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glen' has maintained its original meaning of a narrow valley, but has also come to evoke a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, often associated with picturesque landscapes and peaceful surroundings.