noun

gorge

GORJ/ɡɔːrdʒ/

A deep, narrow valley with steep rocky sides.

A river rushes through the gorge between steep rock walls.

An elevated oblique view into a deep, narrow rocky valley, with closely spaced steep walls and a slender river far below emphasizing its depth.

Etymology

gorgeLatingullet, throat; gulf, whirlpool

The ancestor gurges meant “gullet” or “throat.” The throat image extended to a narrow passage and then to a deep, narrow valley, a landscape sense already present in Old French.

In context

Old Time Radio Researchers16:01

meanwhile Roy and Langley arrive at the gorge as they rein in Langley points out the gorge below them which is like a long valley with steep sides

Comic Weekly Man - Riddle about Chimney, First Comic - Snookums

More examples

The trail follows the rim of a narrow gorge.
A footbridge spans the gorge near the waterfall.
Rivers have carved deep gorges into the plateau.

Forms

gorge · gorges

Similar words

canyon: Often describes a larger valley, especially in dry regions.
ravine: Usually smaller and often cut by a stream.