caving

noun

cav·​ing ˈkā-viŋ How to pronounce caving (audio)
: the sport of exploring caves : spelunking

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How to start wild caving safely Wild caving requires proper preparation and guidance. Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 The Descent One year after a tragic accident, six girlfriends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians for their annual caving trip. Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025 All have stressed that a repeat of his March caving would be unacceptable. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025 Another raises the question of subsidence, which relates to the caving in or sinking of land. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for caving

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of caving was in 1932

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“Caving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caving. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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caving

noun
cav·​ing ˈkā-viŋ How to pronounce caving (audio)
: the sport of exploring caves : spelunking

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