Death Valley

noun

1. an arid basin in eastern California and southern Nevada: lowest land in North America. About 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers); 280 feet (85 meters) below sea level.

Death Valley

noun

1. a desert valley in E California and W Nevada: the lowest, hottest, and driest area of the US. Lowest point: 86 m (282 ft) below sea level. Area: about 3885 sq km (1500 sq miles)

Death Valley

1. Desert valley in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada.

The lowest point in North America — 282 feet below sea level.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Death Valley¹

First recorded in 1885–90