# dell

/ˈdɛɫ/ (US) · /dˈɛl/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dell
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Definition

a small, quiet valley with trees. You usually see this word in old stories or poems rather than in everyday conversation.

For teachers: a small, secluded valley, usually wooded. Primarily used in literary or poetic contexts; often functions as a synonym for 'glen' or 'dale'.

## Usage notes

- Primarily literary; rarely encountered in modern spoken English except in place names.

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