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
Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can explore the geological wonder’s caverns and stalactites that reach up to 40 feet.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Though no items were stolen from the store, Hutcheson said police determined Walker unlocked the door to the caverns and the store.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
One is the real, or at least original, Devils Hole, a pool of exceptionally clear, geothermally heated water found at the bottom of a limestone cavern in the Mojave Desert.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can explore the geological wonder’s caverns and stalactites that reach up to 40 feet.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Though no items were stolen from the store, Hutcheson said police determined Walker unlocked the door to the caverns and the store.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
One is the real, or at least original, Devils Hole, a pool of exceptionally clear, geothermally heated water found at the bottom of a limestone cavern in the Mojave Desert.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
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The waterway where the new species was discovered also runs parallel to The Gupt Mahadev Shiva Temple — a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a Hindu God.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Also avoid bats, monkeys and forest antelope, and do not enter caves or mines where bats may live.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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