ravine
What is another word for ravine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water.
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How to use ravine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
steep ravine
deep ravine
Etymology
From French ravin ("a gully"), tracing back through Old French raviner ("to cascade down") to Latin rapina ("plunder"), the same root as "rapine."
Full origin of ravine →Frequently asked questions
What does “ravine” mean?
The word “ravine” means a deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water. In plain terms, a steep, narrow gorge carved by water.
How do you pronounce “ravine”?
“Ravine” is pronounced ruh-VEEN (/ɹəˈvin/ in IPA).
How do you use “ravine” in a sentence?
Here is “ravine” used in a sentence: “The trail wound along the edge of a steep ravine.”
What part of speech is “ravine”?
“Ravine” is a noun.
Where does the word “ravine” come from?
The word “ravine” comes from Latin. From French ravin ("a gully"), tracing back through Old French raviner ("to cascade down") to Latin rapina ("plunder"), the same root as "rapine.".
Is “ravine” a common word?
“Ravine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
