caveman

noun

cave·​man ˈkāv-ˌman 

1

: a cave dweller especially of the Stone Age

2

: a man who acts in a rough or crude manner

Synonyms

• Neanderthal
• troglodyte

Examples of caveman in a Sentence

married a caveman who spends all his free time swigging beer and watching sports on TV

Recent Examples on the Web

An investment in Carrier’s business, according to Welborn’s sales material, which also featured the HomeVestors caveman mascot, Ug, was both lucrative and secure. —Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025

Fact checked by Sarah Scott New viral skin care 'caveman skin' trend promotes not using any products, or even water. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 May 2025

The diet, also known as the caveman or Stone-Age diet, is based on foods that humans ate during the Paleolithic era, according to Cleveland Clinic. —Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025

There are two main variations to the caveman method: water-only and no-contact. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing caveman

• caveman diet

Rhymes for caveman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Kids Definition

caveman

noun

cave·​man ˈkāv-ˌman 

: a person living in a cave especially during the Stone Age