canyon
Translation
canyon, gorge
Examples
The Grand Canyon is a famous tourist attraction.
The Grand Canyon is a famous tourist attraction.
A river flows through the bottom of the canyon.
A river flows through the bottom of the canyon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) canyon We hiked down into the canyon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gorge, ravine, chasm, valley
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'cañón', which means 'tube' or 'pipe', and was later used to describe a gorge.
Memory Tips
Think of a CAN of soda. A canyon is like a giant, deep 'can' carved into the earth.