variants
or less commonly cañon
1
: a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
2
: something resembling a canyon
the city's concrete canyons
Examples of canyon in a Sentence
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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The indoor-outdoor flow and natural materials will nod to the surroundings, while a central lodge with 360 canyon views will act as a communal gathering space.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Gulf would become a shipping channel, with 900-foot tankers traversing its narrow deep-water canyons that great whales and other marine species have evolved over millions of years to depend on for food, communication, mating, shelter and safe passage.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Read Next California ‘Ethereal’ canyon hideaway for sale in CA was designed by scientists.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Outside, lush canyon views frame a resort-style pool, spa, cabana, fire pit, and a cascading waterfall flowing into a tranquil stream.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Gulf would become a shipping channel, with 900-foot tankers traversing its narrow deep-water canyons that great whales and other marine species have evolved over millions of years to depend on for food, communication, mating, shelter and safe passage.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Read Next California ‘Ethereal’ canyon hideaway for sale in CA was designed by scientists.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Outside, lush canyon views frame a resort-style pool, spa, cabana, fire pit, and a cascading waterfall flowing into a tranquil stream.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for canyon
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyon. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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