HyperDic: valley

English > 1 sense of the word valley:
NOUNobjectvalley, valea long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
valley > pronunciation
Soundsvae'liy
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English > valley: 1 sense > noun 1, object
MeaningA long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river.
Synonymvale
InstancesLoire ValleyThe valley of the Loire River where many French wines originated
NemeaA valley in southeastern Greece where the Nemean Games were held
San Fernando ValleyA fertile valley in southern California to the north of Los Angeles
San Joaquin ValleyA vast valley in central California known for its rich farmland
Shenandoah ValleyA large valley between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia
NarrowerdaleAn open river valley (in a hilly area)
glenA narrow secluded / secluded valley (in the mountains)
gullyDeep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
hollow, hollerA small valley between mountains
nullahA ravine or gully in southern Asia
ravineA deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
rift valleyA valley with steep sides
Broadernatural depression, depressionA sunken or depressed geological formation
Spanishdolina, valle, val
Catalanvall

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