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

Example Sentences

It’s the closest stop for injured hikers and dehydrated tourists visiting Whitney or nearby Death Valley, which regularly receives more than 1 million visitors per year.

From Los Angeles Times

In Southern California, the weather service issued a flood watch for Death Valley National Park, the eastern and western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin warning of moderate to heavy rainfall.

From Los Angeles Times

Palm Springs could hit above 113 and Death Valley is bracing for 120 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park have been designated Dark Sky Parks, possessing “exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment,” according to the organization.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mojave Desert has also been issued an extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to reach 110, hitting as high as 122 degrees in Death Valley.

From Los Angeles Times