glen

noun

: a secluded narrow valley

Examples of glen in a Sentence

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In terms of materials, Brown describes their creation as a result of her early success, pointing to 2002’s Figures in a Landscape 2, her six-foot by almost seven-foot painting that sends you back to one of Fragonard’s forest glens, with the female in the gaze of the lurking male. Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025 Easing out of Glasgow Central station, the Glasgow-to-Mallaig line follows the mighty River Clyde before darting into the wild glens of Loch Lomond. James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 The glen runs straight through the distillery in an earth-floor warehouse, granting it instant exposure to its naturally abundant environment. Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024 Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for glen

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), valley, from Scottish Gaelic & Irish gleann, from Old Irish glenn

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glen was in the 15th century

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“Glen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glen. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

glen

noun
: a narrow hidden valley

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