ravine

[ruh-veen]

noun

1. a narrow steep-sided valley commonly eroded by running water.

ravine

/ rəˈviːn /

noun

1. a deep narrow steep-sided valley, esp one formed by the action of running water

Other Word Forms

• raviney adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ravine¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French: torrent, Old French: a violent rushing; raven ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of ravine¹

C15: from Old French: torrent, from Latin rapīna robbery, influenced by Latin rapidus _rapid , both from rapere to snatch

Example Sentences

Mr Slater's body was discovered in a ravine on the island on 15 July, following a 29-day search that made headlines around the world.

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Jay Slater's death was accidental after he fell down a ravine in Tenerife, a coroner has concluded.

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A huge search was launched, and his body was found in a ravine near the village of Masca on 15 July.

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He disposed of the ladder in a nearby ravine while he was departing the area, the release said.

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The search resumed on Tuesday, and rescuers finally reached her body after descending 600m down a ravine, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said in a statement.

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Related Words

• abyss 
• canyon 
• chasm 
• crevasse 
• crevice 
• ditch 
• gorge 
• gully 
• valley