dale — a valley, especially a broad one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a valley, especially a broad one
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪl/
Example Sentences
- The hiking trail led them through a picturesque dale where cows were having their afternoon gossip session.
- Jack and Jill went up the hill, but I prefer staying down in the dale with WiFi.
- The ancient castle overlooked the dale from its rocky perch.
dale
NOUN[/deɪl/]
a valley, especially a broad one
Overlooking the broad valley below
In the ocean's dale, the whale tells its tale
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dale derives from Old English 'dæl', which has roots in the Germanic language family. The word shows influence from Old Norse 'dalr', reflecting Viking contact and settlement patterns in medieval England.
Breakdown
dæl (Old English: valley) → dale. The root is directly inherited from Proto-Germanic *dalaz, meaning a low-lying piece of land or valley.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hiking trail led them through a picturesque dale where cows were having their afternoon gossip session.”
“Jack and Jill went up the hill, but I prefer staying down in the dale with WiFi.”
“The ancient castle overlooked the dale from its rocky perch.”
“Morning mist rolled gently across the dale like nature's own soft blanket.”
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