grand canyon

grand can·yon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grand kan-yuh n]
- /grænd ˈkæn yən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grand kan-yuh n]
- /grænd ˈkæn yən/

Definitions of grand canyon words

noun grand canyon a gorge of the Colorado River in N Arizona. over 200 miles (320 km) long; 1 mile (1.6 km) deep. 1
noun grand canyon a gorge of the Colorado River in N Arizona, extending from its junction with the Little Colorado River to Lake Mead; cut by vertical river erosion through the multicoloured strata of a high plateau; partly contained in the Grand Canyon National Park, covering 2610 sq km (1008 sq miles). Length: 451 km (280 miles). Width: 6 km (4 miles) to 29 km (18 miles). Greatest depth: over 1.5 km (1 mile) 0
noun grand canyon deep gorge of the Colorado River, in NW Ariz.: over 200 mi (322 km) long; 4-18 mi (6.4-29 km) wide; 1 mi (1.6 km) deep 0

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grand canyon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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