a desert valley in E California and W Nevada: the lowest, hottest, and driest area of the US. Lowest point: 86 m (282 ft) below sea level. Area: about 3885 sq km (1500 sq miles)
Death Valley in American English
dry, hot desert basin in E Calif. & S Nev.: contains lowest point in Western Hemisphere, 282 ft (86 m) below sea level