grand canyon
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific, enormous gorge carved by the Colorado River: The Grand Canyon is a massive, steep-sided canyon located in northern Arizona, USA. It is renowned for its immense size, visually overwhelming landscape, and layered bands of red rock that reveal geologic history.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We took a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon. (We took a helicopter tour over the specific, enormous gorge in Arizona.)
- The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders of the world. (The specific canyon in Arizona is one of the most famous natural wonders.)
- Hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon is a challenging experience. (Hiking to the bottom of that specific canyon is challenging.)
Advanced Usage
- "the Grand Canyon": Always used with the definite article "the" when referring to the specific landmark.
- They dreamed of visiting the Grand Canyon. (They dreamed of visiting that specific place.)
Variants and Related Words
- Canyon (noun): A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it. (The Grand Canyon is a specific, famous instance of a canyon.)
- Gorge (noun): A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. (The Grand Canyon is an enormous gorge.)
Synonyms
- The Canyon (informal, context-specific): Used colloquially when the context is clear.
- We're going to see the Canyon next summer. (We are going to see the Grand Canyon.)
Related Phrases
- Grand Canyon National Park: The U.S. national park that protects and manages a large portion of the Grand Canyon.
- You need a permit to camp overnight in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Grand Canyon Skywalk: A specific tourist attraction, a glass bridge extending over the canyon rim.
- The Grand Canyon Skywalk offers a thrilling view straight down.
Related Idioms
- (Something) is a Grand Canyon-sized [gap, difference, etc.]: A hyperbolic idiom comparing a very large difference or gap to the vast scale of the Grand Canyon.
- There's a Grand Canyon-sized gap in their understanding of the issue. (There is an enormous, vast difference in their understanding.)
Noun
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the enormous gorge of the Colorado River in northern Arizona
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