Meaning & Definition of word "Valley"

Valley

/ˈvæli/

noun:

  • 1. A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream running through it.
    • Example: The town is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by towering peaks.
  • 2. A depression in the Earth's surface, often formed by erosion or the action of water.
    • Example: The valley widened as the river carved its way through the rock over centuries.
  • 3. A region characterized by a specific feature or type of activity.
    • Example: 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

gorge:

A narrow valley between hills or mountains.

vale:

Another term for a valley, often used poetically.

basin:

A low-lying area where water collects, similar to a valley.

Slang Meanings of valley

Meaning: Valley girl

Example Sentence: She talks like a total valley girl, with that rising intonation.

Meaning: In the valley

Example Sentence: Feeling low? You must be in the valley today.