# gorge

/ˈɡɔɹdʒ/ (US) · /ɡˈɔːdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gorge
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a deep, narrow valley with steep rocky sides, often with a river running through it.

For teachers: a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through the bottom.

## Examples

- The hikers walked along the edge of the deep gorge.
- A narrow bridge spans the gorge, connecting the two mountain villages that were once isolated by the steep cliffs.
- Over millions of years, the relentless flow of the river carved a spectacular gorge through the limestone plateau, revealing layers of ancient geological history.

## Usage notes

- Often used with 'deep', 'narrow', or 'steep' to describe the physical landscape.

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