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 four pumps are massive and stored in a large underground cavern at the Southport plant.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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Just one of those caves, known as the Tour Cave, is open to the public.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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As the unloved surviving son of a cruel father, he was approached by a wizard who offered him gold to secretly feed a mysterious hedgehog-faced monster in a cave.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other features, per the listing, include: High ceilings Swimming pool Waterfall Hidden grotto Spa Viewing deck Chef’s kitchen Gardens Patio Abundant room The listing is held by Kristy Sartorius and Chip Sartorius of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.—
TJ Macias
October 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 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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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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