Valley: meaning, definitions and examples

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valley

 

[ หˆvรฆli ]

Context #1 | Noun

geography

A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

Synonyms

canyon, dell, glen

Examples of usage

  • The valley was surrounded by towering mountains.
  • The village was located in a picturesque valley.
  • She hiked through the lush valley, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A valley can also refer to a hollow or depression in the surface of an object.

Synonyms

depression, hollow, indentation

Examples of usage

  • The valley of the cup held the perfect amount of liquid.
  • He traced the valley in the wood with his fingers.

Translations

Translations of the word "valley" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dolina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฐท (ใŸใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vallรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vadi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„๊ณก (gyegok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบdolรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบdolie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑ่ฐท (shฤngว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dalur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃา“ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vadi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valle

Etymology

The word "valley" originates from Middle English valey, valeye, from Old French valee, from Latin vallis, vallem, meaning "valley, vale, glen, dale." Valleys have been formed through various geological processes over millions of years, creating diverse landscapes around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,706, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.