as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
a cavern with beautiful stalactites
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Recent Examples of cavern
State of play: The cavern was formed by an underground river system, a rarity — making this one a unique cave to visit.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The two carved their names into the side of the caverns.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
High-definition graphical processing power for that era contributed to indelible world building, allowing players to freely travel the cities and caverns of Cyrodiil.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore a Cave Adventurous families can head to the Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest cavern in Texas, which was discovered by local cavers in 1960.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The two carved their names into the side of the caverns.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
High-definition graphical processing power for that era contributed to indelible world building, allowing players to freely travel the cities and caverns of Cyrodiil.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore a Cave Adventurous families can head to the Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest cavern in Texas, which was discovered by local cavers in 1960.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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The credits roll as the camera stays on the bustling room filled with various couples doing the same, including one surprising pair: the cave people from the first scene!—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Forty feet beneath the surface, there is a large cave system full of winding passages that can be accessed only by SCUBA divers trained in cave/cavern diving.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Another wellness highlight is the property’s heated plunge pool tucked into a scenic grotto on the estate.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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