Synonyms for valley

Grammar : Noun

Spell : val-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvæl i

Top 10 synonyms for valley

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Définition of valley

Origin : late 13c., from Anglo-Norman valey, Old French valee "a valley," from Vulgar Latin *vallata, from Latin vallis "valley," of unknown origin. Valley Girl (in reference to San Fernando Valley of California) was popularized 1982 in song by Frank Zappa and his daughter. Valley of Death was anglicized in Middle English as Helldale (mid-13c.).

noun hollow in the land

Example sentences :

Looking around him, he at length, from the edge of the valley, descried Robert.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

There was not enough food in the valley for both the old inhabitants and the newcomers.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

The battle was disastrous for the Egyptians and the valley of the Nile was open to the invaders.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

In an instant he was in his saddle and spurring down the valley.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Nothing was left her in the valley but the shadow, and the last weapon, All-prayer.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

By the time we wind down into the valley of the Lot night has overtaken us.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

One hoary tower only is seen, half hidden by the folds of a valley.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Women who married went down into the valley of death for their children.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

She would go through the valley of the shadow, as other women did; but K. would be with her.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

To sit on that high post-wagon, and drive down into the valley!
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

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