valley
/ˈvæli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: valleys
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Vùng trũng dài giữa các đồi hoặc núi, thường có sông chảy qua
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Noun
Examples
The Indus River valley was the site of an ancient civilization.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An area which drains itself into a river.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “valley” mean?
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
Is “valley” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.