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
State of play: The cavern was formed by an underground river system, a rarity — making this one a unique cave to visit.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The two carved their names into the side of the caverns.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
High-definition graphical processing power for that era contributed to indelible world building, allowing players to freely travel the cities and caverns of Cyrodiil.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore a Cave Adventurous families can head to the Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest cavern in Texas, which was discovered by local cavers in 1960.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The two carved their names into the side of the caverns.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
High-definition graphical processing power for that era contributed to indelible world building, allowing players to freely travel the cities and caverns of Cyrodiil.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore a Cave Adventurous families can head to the Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest cavern in Texas, which was discovered by local cavers in 1960.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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It is said to have begun in the sixth century, when pilgrimages in honor of Haro’s patron saint, San Felice, were made to the caves where he was buried.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Dug initially for chalk and flint, the caves were later used for a variety of purposes, including a World War II air-raid shelter that housed thousands of Londoners.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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This one-bedroom Airbnb is on the ground floor of the villa and showcases the building’s original soaring stone arches and curved ceilings that evoke an ancient grotto.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Another wellness highlight is the property’s heated plunge pool tucked into a scenic grotto on the estate.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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