Synonyms of canyon

nounA valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

• gorgeA deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.
• dale
• dallesThe rapids in a deep, narrow stream confined between the rock walls of a canyon or gorge.
• gulchA ravine-like or deep V-shaped valley, often eroded by flash floods; shallower than a canyon and deeper than a gully.
• ravineA deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
• valeA valley.
• valley
• combe
• dell
• slade