Synonyms of caves

caves 1 of 2

noun

plural of cave

as in caverns

a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface

Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caverns
• grottoes
• tunnels
• abysses
• grots
• pits
• hollows
• mines
• lairs
• antres
• chasms
• delves
• bunkers
• excavations
• burrows
• wells
• subways
• galleries
• shelters
• shafts
• foxholes
• dens
• dugouts
• holes
• lodges
• gulfs
• crawlways
• coverts

caves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cave

as in submits

Related Words

• submits
• yields
• overruns
• capitulates
• besets
• attacks
• besieges
• storms
• assaults
• bombards
• assails

Dissimilar Words

• fences
• shields
• guards
• protects
• covers
• keeps
• safeguards
• screens
• defends
• secures
• prevents
• wards
• bulwarks
• fends
• forfends
• averts
• opposes
• resists
• withstands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caves

Noun

But what will keep viewers tuned in is the interpersonal drama that spills into these characters’ interactions even in the midst of terror and trying to escape the caves. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Their headlamps piercing the watery dark, the group swims along (only Sara has accepted a life jacket), admiring the bats and stalactites while Wat reminds them to respect the caves. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

The La Jolla Underwater Park and Ecological Reserve draws kayakers who come to explore sea caves on kayak tours, and SCUBA divers should make their way toward the two underwater canyons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

These unusual conditions explain why Sara discovers an ominous dead saltwater fish inside the caves before the group encounters a much larger ocean creature. — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026

Even if drawing it down to these levels doesn't collapse the salt caverns, flows would slow considerably once the caves close in on empty. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Reassuringly, it’s operated by Perivolas, the luxe hotel carved out of a series of centuries-old caves, once used as wine cellars and stables, which helped establish Oia’s five-star credentials. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Miles of trails lead to awe-inspiring rock formations, waterfalls, and plenty of popular caves, including Old Man’s Cave, Whispering Cave, and Ash Cave. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026