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 canyon between Laura and the couple remains vast after Laura told Cherry in Episode 3 that Daniel died after his rock-climbing accident just to get Cherry out of their lives.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The most impressive part about the 2025 Honda Civic Si is its ability to play two lead roles—sporty in the canyons, yet very comfortable (and frugal with fuel) on the highway.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Her idyllic canyon getaway had been built by hand in 1980 by her late father, Mike Milligan, a beloved community leader and Holy Jim fire chief.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The most impressive part about the 2025 Honda Civic Si is its ability to play two lead roles—sporty in the canyons, yet very comfortable (and frugal with fuel) on the highway.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Her idyllic canyon getaway had been built by hand in 1980 by her late father, Mike Milligan, a beloved community leader and Holy Jim fire chief.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyon. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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