1. plural of canyon; deep, narrow valleys with steep sides, typically formed by water erosion

Examples

• The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world.
• We hiked through several narrow canyons in Utah.
• The river carved deep canyons through the desert landscape.
• Many canyons in the Southwest contain ancient rock formations.
• Flash floods can be dangerous in desert canyons.
• The canyons provided shelter for early Native American settlements.