Valley

/ˈvæli/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream running through it.
The town is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by towering peaks.
A depression in the Earth's surface, often formed by erosion or the action of water.
The valley widened as the river carved its way through the rock over centuries.
A region characterized by a specific feature or type of activity.
The Silicon Valley is famous for its technology companies and startups.

Etymology

From Old French 'valee', from Latin 'vallis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

valley of death:
A situation of extreme danger or peril.
the valley of the shadow:
A metaphor for a place of great suffering or tribulation.
wide valley:
A term that may refer to a spacious area of land, usually fertile.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Valley girl
She talks like a total valley girl, with that rising intonation.
In the valley
Feeling low? You must be in the valley today.