Word noun
dale
n.
US /ˈdeɪɫ/ UK /dˈeɪl/ dale UK spelling dale's, dale's
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a valley, usually in a hilly area like Northern England.
a valley, specifically one located in an upland or hilly region. The term is a common topographic element in Northern English and Scottish place names.
Simple“We spent the whole afternoon walking through the green dales of Yorkshire.”
In context“The hikers descended into the mist-covered dale, where a small stream wound through the limestone floor of the valley.”
UsageOften used in the plural ('the Dales') to refer to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Teacher's tipWhile 'valley' is the standard term, 'dale' is preferred in Northern England and is essential for understanding British geography and pastoral poetry.
Real-world usage
“Hers is the only house on the road winding through a valley deep in the Yorkshire Dales.”
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Frequent
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