Definition and meaning of English word "valley"
valley
/ˈvæli/
Meaning
NounAn elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
How to use
The term 'valley' is commonly used in geographical and environmental contexts to describe a low area of land between hills or mountains. A learner should note that 'valley' can be used both as a countable and uncountable noun, e.g., 'The valley was fertile' (countable) and 'The landscape was dotted with valley after valley' (uncountable).
🇬🇧 English
valley
Example
I live in a valley
The valley is green
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- death valley— Death Valley
- valley girl— valley girl
- Silicon Valley— Silicon Valley
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The English word "valley" means "valley" in English.
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