English · Nature & Environment
gorge
/ɡɔːrdʒ/
[/ɡɔːrdʒ/]
narrow steep valley
Advancednoun
Definition
A deep, narrow valley with steep rocky sides, usually with a river running through it.
Example
A wild river roared through the narrow gorge, foaming white against the dark rocks.
A wild river roared through the narrow gorge, foaming white against the dark rocks.
Etymology
From Old French 'gorge', the throat, from Latin 'gurges', a whirlpool.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and landscape description.