cavern

noun

ˈka-vərn How to pronounce cavern (audio)
Definition of cavernnext
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 Salt caverns present severe geographical constraints, while aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields lack demonstrated, long-term containment integrity for hydrogen gas. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 This cushion is required at the very top of the caverns to keep the extraction pipes safely submerged in oil rather than the underlying water. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cavern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
  1. cave
  2. grotto
Noun
  • But the detail about the cave had not appeared in the police report, because Rachelle had not been interviewed directly by investigators after she was evacuated.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Michael does have a nice moment with Joe in this man wine cave about Joe standing up for him at the round table, and they hug.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cave
Noun
  • The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims annually, including sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Best Things to Do Hamilton Pool Preserve is a limestone grotto with a 50-foot waterfall cascading into a natural pool below.
    — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of grotto

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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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