glen
/ɡlɛn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: glens
Meaning · English
A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.
Noun
Examples
What riches too, of gold and jewels, might not be hidden among those forest-shrouded glens and peaks? And beyond, and beyond again, ever new islands, new continents perhaps, an inexhaustible wealth of yet undiscovered worlds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “glen” mean?
A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.
Is “glen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.