plural valleys
1
a
: an elongated depression of the earth's surface usually between ranges of hills or mountains
b
: an area drained by a river and its tributaries
2
: a low point or condition
3
a
: hollow, depression
b
: the place of meeting of two slopes of a roof that form on the plan a reentrant angle
Synonyms of valley
Examples of valley in a Sentence
the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises
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Rainfall totals are expected to be between 1 to 3 inches along the coast and valleys and between 2 to 5 inches in the mountains.
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Its origins stretch back millions of years, when mineral-rich groundwater flowed beneath the valley.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The landscape itself likely played a central role, too – the steep cliffs of Yunnan and Guangxi that rise above river valleys and travel routes are highly visible vantage points.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
According to O'Malley, most of the rainfall concentrated in northeast Maricopa County, including areas in Fountain Hills and Apache Junction, areas that typically see more precipitation than the rest of the valley.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Its origins stretch back millions of years, when mineral-rich groundwater flowed beneath the valley.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The landscape itself likely played a central role, too – the steep cliffs of Yunnan and Guangxi that rise above river valleys and travel routes are highly visible vantage points.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
According to O'Malley, most of the rainfall concentrated in northeast Maricopa County, including areas in Fountain Hills and Apache Junction, areas that typically see more precipitation than the rest of the valley.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valley. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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valley
noun
val·ley
ˈval-ē 
plural valleys
: an area of lowland between ranges of hills or mountains
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