as in caves
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
a cavern with beautiful stalactites
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Recent Examples of caverns
Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Vanuatu’s dive options range from coral reef and dramatic caverns to legendary World War II ship and plane wrecks like Million Dollar Point and the SS President Coolidge, a troopship sunk by mines in 1942 that can be explored with Aore Adventures in Espiritu Santo.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can explore the geological wonder’s caverns and stalactites that reach up to 40 feet.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Though no items were stolen from the store, Hutcheson said police determined Walker unlocked the door to the caverns and the store.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
The valley blanketed in trees and speckled with caves and caverns combines with the peaks and hills surrounding it to create an outdoor lover’s paradise.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The caverns of the mind and spirit are appealing as Neptune moves into Aries.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Within these insulated caverns, temperatures can soar to 77°F (25°C)—a staggering contrast to the brutal cold above, where winter temperatures can drop below -100°F (-73°C).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Vanuatu’s dive options range from coral reef and dramatic caverns to legendary World War II ship and plane wrecks like Million Dollar Point and the SS President Coolidge, a troopship sunk by mines in 1942 that can be explored with Aore Adventures in Espiritu Santo.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can explore the geological wonder’s caverns and stalactites that reach up to 40 feet.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Though no items were stolen from the store, Hutcheson said police determined Walker unlocked the door to the caverns and the store.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
The valley blanketed in trees and speckled with caves and caverns combines with the peaks and hills surrounding it to create an outdoor lover’s paradise.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The caverns of the mind and spirit are appealing as Neptune moves into Aries.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Within these insulated caverns, temperatures can soar to 77°F (25°C)—a staggering contrast to the brutal cold above, where winter temperatures can drop below -100°F (-73°C).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caverns
Noun
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Chameleons live in warmer environments on trees or bushes, while salamanders thrive in moist habitats, including leaf litter and caves.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cleverly, the major rides in the park are hidden behind internal walls which are designed to look like caves, skyscrapers and a row of houses.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To keep things fresh, producers have ventured into hitherto uncharted baking grottoes.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Caverns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caverns. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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