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
Their birth was a crucial waypoint on math’s inexorable march from the numbers and shapes that people encounter in everyday life into ever more abstract caverns of thought.
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Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The garter snakes survive Manitoba's severe winters by hibernating in a network of limestone crevasses and caverns below the frost line.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
They’re designed to be that way and will probably continue to function as sonic caverns so long as current aesthetics are in fashion.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
By the fall of 2024, the cavern's pool contained 212 fish.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
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Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The garter snakes survive Manitoba's severe winters by hibernating in a network of limestone crevasses and caverns below the frost line.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
They’re designed to be that way and will probably continue to function as sonic caverns so long as current aesthetics are in fashion.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
By the fall of 2024, the cavern's pool contained 212 fish.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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Mainland sea caves are accessible via Meyers Beach, a short drive from Bayfield.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The finished basement packs a remarkable amount of functionality into a single level, housing everything from a laundry area and gym to a sauna, wet bar, and wine cave.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The garden fills a grotto on the north side of the gigantic 387-acre West LA campus, which was donated in 1888 specifically for use by veterans.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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