ravine

noun

rə-ˈvēn How to pronounce ravine (audio)
Definition of ravinenext
as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage he urged his horse down into the ravine where there was a thin stream of water flowing

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Recent Examples of ravine The National Park and World Biosphere Reserve affords nearly 10 miles to hike amid towering ravine walls, flowing streams, and dense forests. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 The helicopter then returned to the ravine and carried out the same technical maneuver to bring the second climber to safety. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 At the other side of the woods the land dips into a ravine, the great trees end and dense bushes clot the bank. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ravine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravine
  1. canyon
  2. gorge
  3. valley
Noun
  • The hikers made it to Horse Camp, a popular staging area, but couldn’t find the trail and traveled down a steep, dry river canyon.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of canyon
Noun
  • The Ivy League college where fraternities throw parties in towering mansions and students weave between deep gorges on their way to class is being rocked over the handling of rape allegations from 2024.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Within the town, the Victoria Falls Hotel is an old favorite, with 149 rooms and dramatic views of the rocky gorge (doubles from $760).
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gorge
Noun
  • That raises the possibility of patchy frost, particularly in sheltered valleys and locations where winds relax overnight.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The film opens with Tenzing as a boy, gawking at Mount Everest, which looms across the valley like Godzilla.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of valley

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“Ravine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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