karst

noun

ˈkärst 

: an irregular limestone region with sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns

karstic

ˈkär-stik 

adjective

Examples of karst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tree can be found growing inside of karsts in this region, like Guangxi, which is famous for these massive natural sinkhole formations. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Plentiful rain falling on porous karst geology collects and feeds groundwater to more than 300 artesian springs. — Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

Power paraglide in Yangshuo, Guangxi region Soaring above picturesque Yangshuo and its tall karsts and verdant valleys is an electrifying way to sightsee. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Apr. 2026

In addition to learning more about the karsts' mysterious ecosystems, the biodiversity study aimed to advocate for their conservation. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, from Slovene dialect or Croatian dialect kras, kars, type of rock, region composed of such rock

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for karst

• arced
• parsed

Geographical Definition

Karst

geographical name

ˈkärst 

variants or Kras

ˈkräs 

or Italian Carso

ˈkär-(ˌ)sō 

limestone plateau northeast of the Istrian Peninsula in western Slovenia extending into eastern Italy