DALE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

dale

noun

ˈdāl

Definition of dale

as in valley

an area of lowland between hills or mountains a hunting lodge in a secluded dale in the country

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Recent Examples of dale This pretty, charming — and calming — trail often evokes the rolling hills and dales of the English countryside. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024 There are exclusive discounts outside the two-day dale as well as other perks. — Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 29 June 2024 Autumn color usually lasts into early November, so there’s time for several fall drives over hill and dale in our corner of Arkansas. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2022

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valley

Noun

Lobbies, courtyards, guest rooms, and external façades are filled with flowering vines and built with natural materials that make the surrounding valley feel ever-present.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Peak color is usually mid-to-late October in the mountains and early November in valleys.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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