dale
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Noun — A valley, especially a broad, gentle one.
How to use dale
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English dæl, going back to a common Germanic root for "valley."
Full origin of dale →Frequently asked questions
What does “dale” mean?
The word “dale” means a valley, especially a broad, gentle one. In plain terms, a valley — the word survives mostly in place names and the phrase "hill and dale.".
How do you pronounce “dale”?
“Dale” is pronounced deh-oo (/deu/ in IPA).
How do you use “dale” in a sentence?
Here is “dale” used in a sentence: “They hiked through the misty dales of northern England.”
What part of speech is “dale”?
“Dale” is a noun.
Where does the word “dale” come from?
The word “dale” comes from Old English. From Old English dæl, going back to a common Germanic root for "valley.".
Is “dale” a common word?
“Dale” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a dale and a valley?
Valley is the standard, everyday word for a low area between hills. A dale is also a valley, but the word suggests a broad, gentle one and survives mainly in northern England, in poetry, and in place names such as the Yorkshire Dales.
What is the difference between a dale, a dell, and a glen?
All three are kinds of valley. A dale is typically broad and gentle, a dell is small and often wooded, and a glen is a narrow valley, the word being characteristic of Scotland and Ireland.