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Definition of valley - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographylow land between hills or mountains, often with a river
- The valley was lush and green after the rain.
2.
architectureTECH. junction of two sloping roof planesTECH.
- Rainwater flowed down the valley of the roof.
3.
figurativeRare depressed state or period in lifeRare
- He went through a deep valley after losing his job.
Images of valley
low land between hills or mountains, often with a river 
junction of two sloping roof planes
Expressions with valley
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place or situation of great danger or difficulty
The soldiers marched into the valley of death, knowing the risks.
young woman perceived as superficial or materialistic
Her valley girl talk made her seem less serious at the interview.
fragrant flowering plant with bell-shaped white flowers
The lily of the valley blooms filled the garden with a sweet scent.
young man from the San Fernando Valley
He's a typical valley boy with that accent.
range causing discomfort due to near-human appearance
The robot's design fell into the uncanny valley.
lowest part of a valley, often flat
The river meandered across the valley floor.
long narrow valley formed by the movement of the earth's crust
The Great Rift Valley is a prominent geographical feature in Eastern Africa.
valley shaped like a U by glacier
The hikers marveled at the U-shaped valley formed by ancient glaciers.
valley formed by a tributary glacier above the main valley
The hanging valley was clearly visible from the mountain's peak.
valley formed by water erosion, now without permanent water flow
The desert has a dry valley with no running water.
illness from desert mold particles, usually harms lungs, sometimes skin
Valley fever can cause coughing and tiredness after a dusty trip.
period of grief or sorrow
The family went through a valley of tears after the tragedy.
a place symbolizing life's hardships and fears faced by humans
He walked through the valley of the shadow of death with courage.
moment or setting requiring an important choice
After the offer, she stood in the valley of decision.
Origin of valley
Latin, vallis (valley)
Terms with valley included in their meaning
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landform
deep valley with steep sides, often in dry or river areas
US region
related to the lower Mississippi valley region
geography
narrow valley between hills or mountains
landform
narrow valley with steep sides
landscape
small valley or ravine
landform
deep narrow valley with steep sides
bridge structure
bridge for carrying a road or railway over a valley
geography
small valley often with trees
geography
secluded valley in Scotland or Ireland
geography
small valley between mountains
geography
deep valley or canyon
Appalachia
valley between two ridges
Montana
minor city in Valley County, Montana
geography
remote valley or hollow
geography
rocky slope over a river valley
geology
rock moving naturally across a valley floor
Greece
wooded valley in Greece
dam support
part of a valley wall against which a dam is built
geography
valley in Bern canton Switzerland
geography
the formation of a valley or depression
acr: Lehigh Valley
area in Pennsylvania with cities and towns
lehigh valley
city in eastern Pennsylvania
landform
deep narrow valley with steep sides
glacial valley
bowl-shaped valley on a mountain formed by glacier erosion
Examples of valley in a sentence
Farmers settled in the valley due to its fertile soil. The architect designed a unique valley for the building. Snow accumulated in the valley during the winter. She found herself in a valley after the breakup. His career hit a valley when the project failed.
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- French:vallée, noue, ...
- German:Tal, Dachtal, ...
- Italian:valle, stato di depressione, ...
- Spanish:valle, bajón, ...
- Portuguese:vale, fase depressiva, ...
- Chinese:山谷, 屋顶谷, ...
- Japanese:谷, 谷部, ...
- Arabic:وادي, وادي السقف, ...
- Hebrew:עֵמֶק, עָרוּץ, ...
- Russian:долина, ендова, ...
- Ukrainian:долина, депресія, ...
- Hindi:घाटी, वैली, ...
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