valley
word
/ˈvæɫi/
VA-lee
/vˈæli/
VA-lee
Definition
A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it. It can also refer to any land area that is lower than the ground around it.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for natural geography: 'a mountain valley', 'a river valley'. It is less common for cities, though some place names use it. Don't confuse it with 'canyon', which is usually steeper and narrower.
Spanish: vallePortuguese (BR): valePortuguese (PT): valeChinese (Simplified): 山谷 - 山坳Chinese (Traditional): 山谷 - 山坳Hindi: घाटीArabic: وادٍ - واديBengali: উপত্যকা - উপত্যকায় (banglaized pronunciation, less common)Russian: долинаJapanese: 谷Vietnamese: thung lũngKorean: 계곡Turkish: vadiUrdu: وادیIndonesian: lembah
Example Sentences
We looked down at the green valley below.
basic
By the time we reached the valley, the fog had started to lift.
natural
There's a small farm hidden in the valley behind those hills.
natural
The road winds through the valley for miles.
natural
The village is in a valley between two mountains.
basic
A river runs through the valley.
basic