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
The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.
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Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Their nests are typically located in cliff-side caverns and look more like a vague pile of large sticks, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Their nests are typically located in cliff-side caverns and look more like a vague pile of large sticks, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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The team also discovered a second new species of dragon millipede at a cave.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Madagascar is a popular destination for travelers who love exploration and visiting rainforests, canyons and caves.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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