variants
also cañon
as in ravine
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of canyon
Beyond their scientific importance, the lunar canyons also possess a breathtaking beauty.
—
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Both my daughters live across the canyon and evacuating over here.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
One side of our canyon is scorched bare, yet miraculously, firefighters managed to save our little community with 30 structures lost.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for canyon 
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Both my daughters live across the canyon and evacuating over here.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
One side of our canyon is scorched bare, yet miraculously, firefighters managed to save our little community with 30 structures lost.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for canyon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canyon
Noun
-
Strong winds interact with the topography in dangerous ways, flowing down into ravines like the rushing waters of a mountain stream after heavy rains.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Spokane Valley Fire Department Firefighters rescued an Uber driver on Wednesday afternoon after her car plunged into a ravine in Spokane Valley, Washington.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The ship passes through the Iron Gates (a gorge on the Danube) and then proceeds to Bulgaria and Romania.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
-
The phenomenon results from rapid tidal currents squeezing between two gorges, making the water rush as quickly and dramatically as, well, a waterfall, only horizontally.—
Emily Matchar,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Mairena lived with his family in a valley, accessible only by horseback.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
-
When hot, dry conditions occur in one peak or valley of the jet, another may experience colder, wetter conditions.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near canyon
Cite this Entry
“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share