canyon — a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, as found in North America
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, as found in North America
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkænjən/
Example Sentences
- My GPS got confused in the canyon and told me to turn left into a rock wall.
- The echo in the canyon was so strong that my 'hello' came back as 'help'.
- Hiking through the canyon requires proper equipment and experience.
canyon
NOUN[/ˈkænjən/]
a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, as found in North America
Deep rocky gorge with flowing river
Through the canyon rides a stallion with his companion
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Spanish cañón, which comes from Latin canna meaning 'tube' or 'reed'. The term was applied to deep gorges and ravines because of their resemblance to a large hollow tube carved through rock.
Breakdown
canna (Latin: tube, reed) + -ón (Spanish diminutive/augmentative suffix) = cañón, referring to the tubular shape of a gorge carved through landscape.
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📝Examples
“My GPS got confused in the canyon and told me to turn left into a rock wall.”
“The echo in the canyon was so strong that my 'hello' came back as 'help'.”
“Hiking through the canyon requires proper equipment and experience.”
“The ancient canyon revealed layers of geological history.”
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