canyons
The word “canyons” has 2 syllables: can-yons
It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.jənz/
What is synonym and antonym for canyons?
In the thesaurus, “canyons” has 49 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for canyons along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for canyons
- abysses
- arroyos
- barrancas
- barrancos
- basins
- chasms
- cirques
- clefts
- cols
- combes
- coombes
- coombs
- coulees
- couloirs
- crevasses
- crevices
- cwms
- dales
- defiles
- dells
- draws
- fissures
- floodplains
- flumes
- gaps
- gills
- glens
- gorges
- gulches
- gulfs
- gulleys
- gullies
- gutters
- hollows
- kettles
- kloofs
- linns
- notches
- nullahs
- passes
- ravines
- saddles
- shut-ins
- trenches
- troughs
- vales
- valleys
- wadis
- washes
Meanings of canyons
- noun
- A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
Example Sentences
- The hikers explored several canyons during their trip out west.
- Deep canyons stretched as far as the eye could see.
- The guide led the group through winding canyons filled with ancient carvings.
- Flash floods are a danger in narrow canyons after heavy rain.
- Birds of prey circled high above the rugged canyons.
On this page you'll find 49 synonyms or another words to canyons, such as: abysses, arroyos, barrancas, barrancos, basins, chasms, cirques.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- coombes
- coombs
- dales
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- glens
- gorges
- gulches
- gulleys
- gullies
- hollows
- kloofs
- ravines
- rift valleys
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valleys
wadis
- abysses
- arroyos
- barrancas
- barrancos
- basins
- canyons
- chasms
- cirques
- clefts
- cols
- combes
- coombes
- coombs
- coulees
- couloirs
- crevasses
- crevices
- cwms
- dales
- defiles
- dells
- draws
- fissures
- floodplains
- flumes
- gaps
- gills
- glens
- gorges
- gulches
- gulfs
- gulleys
- gullies
- gutters
- hollows
- kettles
- kloofs
- linns
- notches
- nullahs
- passes
- potholes
- ravines
- saddles
- shut-ins
- trenches
- troughs
- vales
- valleys
- washes