Valley

Pronunciation: /ˈvæli/

Definitions of valley

noun a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

Example Sentences

A1 The valley is surrounded by mountains.

A2 The farmers grow crops in the fertile valley.

B1 Hiking in the valley is a popular activity for tourists.

B2 The valley is known for its stunning natural beauty.

C1 The valley has a rich history dating back centuries.

C2 The valley provides a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife.

Examples of valley in a Sentence

formal The valley is known for its fertile soil and abundant agriculture.

informal Let's go for a hike in the valley this weekend.

slang I love chilling in the valley, it's so peaceful.

figurative In the valley of despair, she found the strength to carry on.

Grammatical Forms of valley

• past tense: valleyed
• plural: valleys
• comparative: valleyer
• superlative: valleyest
• present tense: valley
• future tense: will valley
• perfect tense: have valleyed
• continuous tense: is valleying
• singular: valley
• positive degree: valley
• infinitive: to valley
• gerund: valleying
• participle: valleyed

Origin and Evolution of valley

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'valley' originated from Old French 'vallee' which came from Latin 'vallis' meaning 'valley, vale, or dale'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'valley' has retained its original meaning of a low area of land between hills or mountains, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe a depression or low point in various contexts.