B2nounnaturetravel
US/ˈkæn.jən/
UK/ˈkæn.jən/
a deep valley with steep sides, usually with a river at the bottom
In context
The river has cut a deep canyon through the rock over millions of years.
Tourists line up at sunrise to see the view of the canyon.
We hiked along the canyon floor and saw the layers of red rock above us.
Words that go with canyon
adjective + noun
- deep canyonThey crossed a deep canyon on a narrow bridge.
noun + noun
- canyon wallThe canyon walls glowed orange at sunset.
- canyon floorIt takes four hours to walk down to the canyon floor.
verb + preposition
- hike through a canyonMany visitors hike through the canyon in spring.
noun + preposition
- rim of the canyonWe had lunch on the rim of the canyon.