Canyon (Noun)
Meaning
A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Colorado River carved out a massive canyon over millions of years through the desert rock.
- As the dry desert landscape stretched out before us, we caught sight of a deep canyon in the distance, its walls a testament to the power of erosion.
- The canyon's depth was so great that the river at its bottom was almost invisible from the rim.
- Despite the arid surroundings, the canyon was home to a surprising variety of plant and animal life.
- As we hiked down into the canyon, the air grew warmer and the sound of the river grew louder.