valley — an area of low land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an area of low land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæli/
Example Sentences
- My GPS died in Death Valley, so I had to follow the tumbleweeds for directions.
- The echo in this valley is so good, even my bad singing sounds like a concert.
- Farmers have cultivated this valley for thousands of years.
valley
NOUN[/ˈvæli/]
an area of low land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
Discovering a valley between mountains
Through the alley, rally for the valley!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin vallis, meaning 'low land' or 'depression in the earth.' Ancient Romans used this term to describe the fertile land between mountain ranges, which passed through Old French before entering Middle English and modern English.
Breakdown
Latin vallis (low land) → Old French valee → Middle English valley, with the diminutive suffix -ey added to denote a small or specific low-lying area.
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📝Examples
“My GPS died in Death Valley, so I had to follow the tumbleweeds for directions.”
“The echo in this valley is so good, even my bad singing sounds like a concert.”
“Farmers have cultivated this valley for thousands of years.”
“The morning mist slowly lifted from the valley.”
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