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
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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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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, an audience of about 30 gathered to sit and look out over the canyon.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The facade features terracotta bricks in shades that range from dark brown to almond, arranged in a pixelated gradient inspired by Georgia’s red canyons.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Those who don't have the proper tires or feel anxious about driving up the canyons are being asked to take public transportation or shuttles.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, an audience of about 30 gathered to sit and look out over the canyon.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The facade features terracotta bricks in shades that range from dark brown to almond, arranged in a pixelated gradient inspired by Georgia’s red canyons.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Those who don't have the proper tires or feel anxious about driving up the canyons are being asked to take public transportation or shuttles.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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