canyon
noun
a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it.
canyons
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pluralof canyon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been cognizant of what can happen in the coastal city with canyons and Santa Ana winds,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
You’ll see him at the ticker-tape parade in the urban canyons of the financial district on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
"These canyons are incredibly rich ecosystems and, until now, they've been largely unexplored because of the difficulty of working at such extreme depths," Dr. Nester said.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Outside beckons—I want to run into the foothills and scream into the canyons.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
