Canyon vs. Ravine

A narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge.

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

The English form of the Spanish word Cañon.

(archaic) raven

A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

A torrent of water.

A deep and narrow hollow, usually worn by a stream or torrent of water; a gorge; a mountain cleft.

A deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)