canyon

Meanings

• noun

  A large, deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

  - "The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist attraction in the United States."
  - "The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon."

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Synonyms

dale , dalles , gorge , gulch , ravine , vale , valley

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canyon
bayon , bayonet , cannon , donjon , geyser , jonquil , marathon , onion , poncho , rhinoceros , tamarillo , yonah

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Variants

List of all variants of canyon that leads to same result
cannon , canon , canons , canun , canyon , canyons , Canyon de Chelly National Monument , Black Canyon , Bryce Canyon National Park , Barranca del Cobre , Barrancas del Cobre , Copper Canyon , Glen Canyon Dam , Grand Canyon

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Etymology

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Derived from Spanish 'cañon' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'. The term was likely adopted due to the narrow and elongated shape of the geological feature.

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Trivia

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1. The Grand Canyon is approximately 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep.

2. The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona, United States.

3. The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.

4. The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon.

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Related Concepts

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1. geological feature: A large, deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosive action of a river.

2. Grand Canyon: A specific and famous canyon located in Arizona, United States.

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Culture

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The Grand Canyon is a significant cultural and natural landmark in the United States. It has been featured in numerous works of literature, art, and music. The Hualapai, Havasupai, Navajo, and Hopi tribes have a deep connection to the canyon and its surrounding areas.

How to Memorize "canyon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and a river running through it.
   - Visualize the Grand Canyon, a famous example of a canyon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canyon' with a deep valley.
   - Remember that canyons are often formed by rivers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - C-A-N-Y-O-N: Canyon is a long, narrow valley.
   - Can-You-Name-One: Name one famous canyon, such as the Grand Canyon.

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